The 2009 Andaman Islands earthquake occurred on August 11 at 19:55 UTC in the Andaman Islands of India.[1] The earthquake magnitude was recorded as 7.5 Mw, and was the strongest in the region since the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.[2] The epicentre was 260 km north of Port Blair, and tremors were felt in south-east India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand.[3] The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami watch to India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Thailand, but it was later lifted.[4] No casualties or injuries were reported, although there were complaints about minor damage to buildings.[2]
UTC time | 2009-08-10 19:55:38 |
---|---|
ISC event | 15190110 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 11 August 2009 |
Local time | 01:25 |
Magnitude | 7.5 Mw |
Depth | 24.0 km (14.9 mi) |
Epicenter | 14°00′47″N 92°55′23″E / 14.013°N 92.923°E |
Areas affected | India |
Max. intensity | MMI V (Moderate) |
Casualties | None |