An earthquake measuring 6.3 in magnitude jolted the Bay of Bengal early on Tuesday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, with the epicentre located at a longitude of 93.37°E and a latitude of 6.82°N. There are no immediate reports of any damage or casualties, and the concerned authorities are currently assessing the quake’s impact.
EQ of M: 6.3, On: 29/07/2025 00:11:50 IST, Lat: 6.82 N, Long: 93.37 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Bay of Bengal.
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Adding to the recent seismic activity, a 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit the Nicobar Islands region around 12:12 am IST on Tuesday. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, had its epicentre located about 259 km west-northwest of Sabang in Aceh, Indonesia. According to the United States Geological Survey and the Tsunami Warning System, the powerful quake did not trigger a tsunami alert.
Social media buzzed with posts from netizens who shared their reactions and experiences. A user wrote, “Did anyone besides me notice that the M6.5 earthquake that just occurred at the Nicobar Islands happened at EXACTLY the forecast time of Moon-Mars 0° (18:42 UTC) !? There is less than a 1 in 1,000 chance of this happening by pure accident.” Another user said, “What’s happening in this zone? Hope people there are safe.” A third user commented, “I didn’t feel it.”
What To Do After Earthquake?
- Be prepared for aftershocks.
- Avoid using open flames in damaged buildings. Earthquakes can damage gas lines, so don’t use lighters or matches.
- Stay away from the beach, if you live in a coastal region.
- Stay alert as earthquakes can cause dangerous tsunamis and flooding.
- Drive with caution.
- Have an emergency plan in place.
