Sunday, January 2 2005 14:32 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

New Delhi: Three earthquakes of moderate intensity occurred in Andaman and Nicobar Islands early today (Jan 2, 2005), Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said in New Delhi.

The first quake measuring 5 on the Richter scale shook the East Car Nicobar region at 03:53 hours. Its epicentre was at 9 degrees North latitude and 94 degrees East longitude, IMD said.

It said a second quake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale rocked the West coast of Camorta in Nicobar Island at 03:58 hours with its epicentre at 8 degrees North longitude and 92 degrees East longitude.

The third quake measuring 5 on the Richter scale occurred at 04:42 hours in Great Nicobar region, IMD said adding the quake had its epicentre at 06.6 degrees North and 92.1 degrees East longitude.

It was not immediately known if there were any casualties.