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Quake hits Nicobar Islands

July 26, 2007 08:55 IST

A moderate intensity earthquake hit parts of the Nicobar Islands early on Thursday morning.

The quake measured 5.9 on the Richter scale. It shook parts of Nicobar Islands at 0508 IST, a Met official said.

However, no loss of life or property was reported immediately, he said adding, no tsunami warning was issued.

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