Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1081855 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2023-10-07 12:52:18 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2023-10-07 07:22:18 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2023-10-07 13:07:28 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.4 |
| Depth | 159.9 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 3 |
| Possible effects | Any people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing back and forth. People outdoors might not realize that an earthquake is occurring. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Administration area | Andhra Pradesh |
| Nearest settlement | Yarada |
| Distance | 193 km |
| Course | N |
| 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.