27 June 2008

Quake in Andaman, jolts felt in Chennai

An earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale shook the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and parts of Chennai on Friday triggering panic among residents.

With its epicentre near Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the quake occurring at around 1700 hrs lasted a few seconds and rocked several parts of Chennai including the busy T Nagar, Nugambakkam and Koyambedu areas, Met office sources and the police said.

Employees working in a multi-storied building in Venkatnarayana Road in T Nagar rushed out of office as they experienced the tremor, police said.

However, there is no immediate report about any loss of life or property due to the quake.

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