PORT BLAIR: A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was reported 218km north-northwest (NNW) of Bambooflat in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, according to the initial information provided.Further details, including the time of the earthquake, its depth, and whether the tremors were felt by residents, were not available in the information provided.There was also no immediate information on damage or casualties.Earthquakes have been recorded in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in recent months. A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck the islands on February 2, 2026, at around 3.30am, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).(With PTI inputs)
