An earthquake of moderate intensity was felt off the west coast of the Great Nicobar island on Thursday, the India [ Images ] Meteorological Department said.

The tremor, measured at 5.7 on the Richter scale, occurred at 0542 IST, the met office said adding the epicentre of the quake was at 6.3 degrees North Latitude and 92.1 degrees East Longitude.

• Minor quake near UP-Uttaranchal border