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5.8-magnitude earthquake shudders Andaman and Nicobar islands

The quake, which had its epicentre in the Andaman islands, occurred at 6:09 am.

Updated on: May 22, 2019, 11:25:44 IST
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A medium intensity earthquake of magnitude 5.8 hit the Andaman and Nicobar islands on Wednesday morning.

The Andaman and Nicobar archipelago is prone to earthquakes. (Representative Image/AFP File Photo)
The Andaman and Nicobar archipelago is prone to earthquakes. (Representative Image/AFP File Photo)

The quake, which had its epicentre in the Andaman islands, occurred at 6:09 am, the National Centre for Seismology said.

The Andaman and Nicobar archipelago is prone to earthquakes.

(The story has been published from a wire feed without any modifications to the text, only the headline has been changed.)

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