4.5 Magnitude Earthquake In Bay Of Bengal Triggers Early Morning Tremors In Visakhapatnam

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal early on Friday, sending mild tremors through Visakhapatnam and other parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh. The National Center for Seismology reported the offshore event, which occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.

Residents in Visakhapatnam reported feeling light shaking for a few seconds, but no damage to property or injuries have been reported. The tremors were also felt in nearby coastal areas, though the impact was minimal.

Authorities have not issued any warnings or advisories following the earthquake. The region is located in a seismically active zone, but such moderate events rarely cause significant harm.

The earthquake serves as a reminder of the geological activity in the Bay of Bengal, where tectonic movements occasionally generate tremors felt along the eastern coast of India.