M4.6 earthquake - Nicobar Islands, India region

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Nicobar Islands, India region on 7 Nov 2023, 00:02 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.