An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hit the Bay of Bengal, near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, at approximately 12:11 AM on Tuesday, July 29. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake’s depth was reported at 10 km, with its exact coordinates being Latitude 6.82 N, Longitude 93.37 E.
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No Reports of Damage or Casualties
So far, there have been no reports of damage or casualties linked to this earthquake. This seismic event follows recent geological activity in the region, as a week prior, mild tremors were felt across Delhi and the National Capital Region on July 22. On that day, a smaller earthquake of magnitude 3.2 struck with its epicenter in Faridabad, also without any reported damage or loss of life.
Disaster Preparedness Drills Initiated
In light of these events, Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh have decided to conduct large-scale disaster management preparedness drills from July 29 to August 1 in the National Capital Region (NCR). These drills aim to strengthen coordination and response mechanisms for major disasters, including earthquakes and industrial chemical hazards. Officials have indicated that these efforts will be spearheaded by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the Indian Army, and the respective state governments.
Recent Global Earthquake Activity
In addition to the earthquake in the Bay of Bengal, significant seismic activity has been registered globally. On Monday, Japan’s Hokkaido region experienced an earthquake of magnitude 5.3, which sent tremors through several districts but did not pose a tsunami risk, as confirmed by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
Furthermore, on Friday, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck in the South Pacific near the island nation of Samoa. Fortunately, no apparent damage was reported. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake occurred at a depth of 314 kilometers (195 miles) and was located 440 kilometers (273 miles) southwest of the capital, Apia.
