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5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Indian Ocean

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Indian Ocean, northeast of India's Andaman Islands on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey reported.

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  • Published: 14:51 August 5, 2008
  • Gulf News

Washington: A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Indian Ocean, northeast of India's Andaman Islands on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey reported.

The temblor had a depth of 24.2 miles, USGS said.

No tsunami warning had been issued.

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