Barren Island
5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Andaman Sea: No Damage Reported in Island Chain
Nov 09, 2025 09:02 pm CST
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Andaman Sea on Sunday, with tremors felt across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Officials confirmed no casualties or property damage resulted from the seismic event. Authorities issued safety advisories for tourists and fishermen as precautionary measures, with the epicenter located near Barren Island, India's only active volcano region.
India's Only Mud Volcano Erupts in Baratang After 20-Year Dormancy: Natural Wonder Reawakens
Oct 03, 2025 04:19 pm CST
After more than two decades of dormancy, India's sole mud volcano in Baratang, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has violently erupted on October 2, creating a 3-4 meter earth mound and spreading across 1,000 square meters. Authorities have implemented safety measures, restricting tourist access to this unique geological feature while monitoring the ongoing eruption of mud and smoke.