Nicobar Island region rattled by swarm of tremors

April 25, 2012 – NEW DELHI – Two moderate intensity earthquakes hit the Nicobar Islands on Wednesday, however there is no threat of a Tsunami, initial reports said. The first earthquake measured 5.2 on the Richter Scale and was No injury or casualty has been reported. The epicenter of the tremor measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale was between Little Andaman and Car Nicobar, said disaster management director Ashok Sharma. The earthquake occurred at 1.12 PM and originated at a depth of 10 km, he said. It may be recalled following a massive earthquake off Sumatra coast on April 11, a tsunami alert had been sounded in the islands. The region has been rattled by four quakes in less than 24 hours. –The Hindu