Overview
- The National Center for Seismology recorded the earthquake at 05:05:46 IST on Sunday, July 12, 2026, measuring magnitude 4.5 at a depth of 10 km with epicentre at 16.805°N, 84.381°E.
- The epicentre lay well offshore in the Bay of Bengal, about 227 km east of Kakinada and roughly 275 km east of Rajahmundry, according to agency coordinates.
- Residents in parts of Visakhapatnam reported mild, short-lived shaking in neighbourhoods such as MVP Colony, Pedda Waltair, Gajuwaka and Arilova.
- The event has been classified as 'Reviewed' by the National Center for Seismology, which means the agency checked and confirmed the recorded parameters.
- Officials and news reports say no casualties, property damage or tsunami advisories have been issued, and experts note that shallow, moderate offshore quakes often produce only light onshore tremors.