Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1356499 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-04-28 03:39:25 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-04-27 22:09:25 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-04-28 03:54:35 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.6 |
| Depth | 10 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Administration area | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| Nearest settlement | Bakultala |
| Distance | 79 km |
| Course | NNW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | Indian Ocean |
| Water surface name | Bay of Bengal |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.