M4.9 earthquake - Nicobar Islands, India region

What happened

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Nicobar Islands, India region on 6 Jan 2020, 15:08 UTC at a depth of 33 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.