Andaman Islands Earthquake

A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean on August 10, 2009, prompting a tsunami watch for India, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia and Bangladesh.http://www.prh.noaa.gov/ptwc/messages/indian/2009/indian.2009.08.10.210505.txt

The tsunami watch stated that a potentially destructive tsunami was generated by the earthquake, but was later cancelled.http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601080&sid=aifhC33IEhiA

2008 Earthquake

A massive earthquake hit India's Andaman Islands on June 27, 2008. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 6.6 magnitude quake was centered about 75 miles from the capital of Port Blair.USGS.gov: Magnitude 6.6 - Andaman Islands, India Region (June 27, 2008) There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.CNN: Magnitude 6.7 Quake Strikes Indian Islands (June 27, 2008)

The Andaman Islands were among the many Indian Ocean island chains devastated by a massive tsunami spawned by the powerful 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. 3,000 people there were still missing in the aftermath, nearly four years after the disaster. When the earthquake and subsequent aftershock hit the area on June 27, 2008, panicked residents immediately fled their homes, fearing another catastrophe.AFP: Powerful Quake Hits Off Indian Ocean Archipelago (June 27, 2008)