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Moderate earthquake recorded in Bay of Bengal

Published Sunday, July 12, 2026 · Updated July 12

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What We Know — Key Points

  • An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck the Bay of Bengal on July 12, 2026, at 05:05:46 IST, with its epicentre at 16.805° N, 84.381° E and a depth of 10 km.

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  • The Hindu

    A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Andhra Pradesh, with its epicentre located about 227 km east of Kakinada. Mild tremors were felt by residents in Visakhapatnam, but no damage or injuries have been reported.

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