Earth shook due to 6.3 magnitude earthquake! People panicked due to fear, know where in the country the tremors were felt
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck the Bay of Bengal in the early hours of Tuesday (July 29, 2025). It occurred at 00:11:50 Indian time. According to the National Center for Seismology, the epicenter of the earthquake was 10 kilometers below the earth. The impact of the earthquake on coastal areas or islands is still being assessed, although no damage or casualties have been reported so far.
This earthquake is considered particularly dangerous due to its low depth, as shallow earthquakes cause more vibrations and leave a strong impact on the surface. Assessment of the impact on coastal areas is still underway.
Second shock in Andaman-Nicobar
Just minutes after the Bay of Bengal earthquake, another powerful earthquake shook the Nicobar Islands at 12:12 pm. This time the magnitude was 6.5, which is considered quite powerful. According to the report of the United States Geological Survey (USGS), this earthquake occurred 259 km west-northwest of Sabang in Indonesia’s Aceh province and its depth was also 10 km. Tremors of the earthquake were also felt in the surrounding areas, but there is no immediate report of any kind of damage. The matter of relief is that there is no danger of tsunami from this earthquake. This information gives relief, because such tremors at low depth and under the sea can often give rise to tsunami.
Why is the earth vibrating repeatedly?
Earthquake is a natural process that is caused by the movements of the earth’s tectonic plates. The Bay of Bengal and the Andaman-Nicobar region fall in seismic zone V, which is the most sensitive seismic zone in India. This area falls in the collision zone of the Indo-Australian plate and the Burma microplate. When tension builds up in these plates and it is suddenly released, the earth trembles. This is called an earthquake. According to experts, the continued movements could mean that more tremors or aftershocks (post-earthquake tremors) could be seen in the future.
