Earthquake hits Andaman coast

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) 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"...

Earthquake hits Andaman coast

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) 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.