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5.5 magnitude earthquake hits off Andaman coast; no tsunami threat

Last Updated 29 July 2014, 09:05 IST

An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale hit the coast of Andaman islands Tuesday but there was no threat of a tsunami, officials said.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the "moderate" intensity quake hit the north Andaman island coast at 12:37 p.m.

A tsunami warning was not issued by the IMD.

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(Published 29 July 2014, 09:05 IST)

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