Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Andaman and Nicobar Islands; No Immediate Reports of Damage

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was reported near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Thursday, October 29, 2026, according to reports by Hindustan Times and The Times of India. The earthquake was located approximately 218 kilometres north-northwest of Bamboo Flat, a locality in the island territory.

According to Hindustan Times, the information was attributed to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). No reports of damage or casualties were immediately available when the report was published. Further details about the earthquake, including its depth and whether residents felt the tremors, were not immediately reported.

Earthquake Near Andaman and Nicobar Islands: What We Know

The earthquake was reported on Thursday, October 29. The reported epicentre was around 218 km north-northwest of Bamboo Flat in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The initial reports did not provide confirmed details about the earthquake’s depth, its precise origin time or its impact on nearby communities. There was also no immediate confirmation of damage to buildings, infrastructure or public facilities.

Is There a Tsunami Warning for Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

Earthquakes occurring beneath or near the sea can sometimes generate tsunamis, but not every earthquake triggers a tsunami. The risk depends on several factors, including the earthquake’s magnitude, depth, location and the amount of vertical movement of the seabed.

India’s tsunami monitoring and advisory system is operated by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. The Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre is responsible for issuing tsunami advisories for India.

At the time of checking, the official Indian Tsunami Early Warning System website displayed the status “No Tsunami.”

Official source: Indian Tsunami Early Warning System

Recent Earthquake Activity in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in a seismically active part of the Indian Ocean region. Earthquake activity in and around the islands is monitored by India’s National Center for Seismology, which operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

The Hindustan Times report noted that the National Centre for Seismology had recorded a magnitude 4.6 earthquake in the region at around 3:30 am on February 2, 2026. The latest earthquake report adds to the importance of monitoring seismic activity in the island territory.

The National Center for Seismology publishes earthquake information, including magnitude, origin time, depth and location, through its official website. However, the specific magnitude 5.1 event was not visible in the NCS listing checked for this report. Its details should therefore be confirmed against subsequent official updates. (Seismo)

What Should Residents Do After an Earthquake?

Residents should follow instructions issued by local authorities and disaster-management agencies. If tremors occur, people indoors should take cover under sturdy furniture, protect their head and neck, and stay away from windows. They should avoid using lifts and move outside only when it is safe to do so.

People in coastal areas should pay attention to official tsunami advisories. If authorities issue an evacuation order, residents should move promptly to designated safe areas and follow emergency instructions.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ Directorate of Disaster Management provides information about earthquake and tsunami preparedness, including the location of tsunami sirens.

For now, further information about the reported magnitude 5.1 earthquake—including its depth, whether it was felt locally and whether any damage occurred—remains subject to confirmation by the relevant monitoring agencies.