Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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Written by: Express Web Desk1 min readOct 29, 2026 03:38 PM ISTThis is a breaking news story, more details awaited.A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Thursday, with its epicentre located 218 km north-northwest of Bamboo Flat, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties following the earthquake.This is a developing story. Please refresh periodically for more updates.AdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogIsrael Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Arab party wins 8 seats, could spoil Netanyahu’s dream22 minutes agoIndia News Live Updates, 29 October 2026: Former Bengal minister Indranil Sen sent to police custody in Durga Puja pass sale case23 minutes agoJailer 2 Box Office Collection Day 14 Live Update: Rajinikanth film earns Rs 755 cr, beats 2.0 to emerge as highest-grossing Tamil film in India37 minutes agoCyclone Arnab Live Updates: Odisha to airlift residents of 300 cyclone-hit villages, 9 trains cancelled1 hour agoCyclone Arnab Tracker Highlights: Andhra CM speaks to Amit Shah, seeks central team to assess cyclone damage5 hours agoAdvertisement