Earthquake Nicobar Islands, India Region (5.6 M) (2025-01-20 11:20:41 UTC)
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck on Nicobar Islands, India Region, at 2025-01-20 11:20:41 UTC. Reviewed by BMKG seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of M and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in Nicobar Islands, India Region
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (M)
5.6
Automatic
BMKG
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: bmg2025bjpa
Nearest Places
- Oal-hetaih / 212.69 km
- Shake / 213.79 km
- West Bay / 214.23 km
- Teesta Point / 215.31 km
- Meroe Island / 215.42 km
Comment
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