Visakhapatnam: A mild earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal on Sunday morning, triggering tremors in parts of Andhra Pradesh, including Visakhapatnam. The seismic activity caused brief concern among residents, but no reports of casualties or major damage have emerged so far.
According to earthquake monitoring agencies, the quake was recorded in the Bay of Bengal region. The tremors were felt in coastal areas, with residents reporting brief shaking in some parts of Visakhapatnam.
No Reports of Damage or Casualties
Authorities have not reported any loss of life, injuries or damage to property following the earthquake. Officials are monitoring the situation and have advised people to remain alert while relying only on verified information.
Earthquakes of moderate intensity often result in short-duration tremors, particularly in areas located closer to the epicentre.
Bay of Bengal Remains Under Seismic Monitoring
The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) regularly tracks earthquake activity across India and surrounding regions, including offshore areas such as the Bay of Bengal. The agency maintains real-time records of seismic events and shares updates on earthquake magnitude and location.
Officials continue to monitor the region for any possible aftershocks, although no major impact has been reported so far.