Earthquake hits Bay of Bengal: According to United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicentre was 10 km below sea level and the quake struck at 1:30 am, about 609 km away from Chennai. Light tremors were also felt in Chennai wherein people took to social media to report the quake.
According the US Geological Survey, on Tuesday morning, an earthquake measuring 4.9 magnitude on the Richter scale hit the Bay of Bengal region. Light tremors were also felt in Chennai where people took to social media to report the quake, however, no casualty or damage to property was reported.
According to USGS, the epicentre was 10 km below sea level and the quake struck at 1.30 am, about 609 km away from Chennai. Earthquakes in the past have occurred mostly in the region around the Andaman and Nicobar islands.
Residents of Chennai reported on social media that they felt the tremors Tidel Park. One of them also said the quake reminded him of the 2004 tsunami and 2002 Gujarat Bhuj quake that killed many.
Source: USGS & Twitter
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