Over 15 quakes in Andaman sea raise tsunami concerns among experts
New Delhi: Geoscientists and disaster response organizations are concerned about the possibility of a tsunami after a series of more than 15 mild earthquakes occurred in the Andaman Sea recently. Authorities, however says that there is still minimal imminent risk.
The region lies above the highly active Sunda Megathrust- the Indo-Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates. This fault zone produces earthquakes frequently linked to subduction and was the cause of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
The region is "a pressure cooker," said Rakesh Sharma, a geophysicist at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). Explaining further he said that the clusters of small earthquakes could indicate the accumulation of tectonic energy. Though not all such clusters lead to tsunamis, the current activity is being closely monitored. “Mother Earth is talking, we just need to listen carefully and act accordingly,” said Sharma.
“Even a magnitude 6 earthquake at shallow depth with vertical displacement could cause a local tsunami,” warned Priya Das of the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS). It has also modernised its sensor network and collaborating with international organisations, in order to monitor sea level fluctuations in real time.
Local administrations in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Thailand's Phuket province and Myanmar's coastal districts have reviewed evacuation plans and the National Disaster Warning Centre (NDWC) of Thailand is organising awareness campaigns.
Lt. Col. Somchai Rattanapong, a Thai disaster response official, warned citizens not to panic, but to stay alert and informed and said “Preparedness is key,” he said.
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Vishvanath Suresh stuns world champion Sanzhar Tashkenbay to reach Asian Boxing C'ships semis
Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) (PTI): Indian pugilist Vishvanath Suresh stunned reigning world champion and World No. 1 Sanzhar Tashkenbay of Kazakhstan to advance to the men's 50kg class semifinals of the Asian Boxing Championships here on Saturday.
Ankushita Boro, meanwhile, registered a strong 4-1 win over Kazakh boxer Laura Yessenkeldi, showcasing composure and control to advance to the last four in the women’s 65kg category,
She will next face Chinense Taipei's Nien-Chin Chen, the 2025 World Boxing Finals gold winner and Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist, in a high-stakes semifinal clash.
In the men's section, Narender continued the momentum with a 5-0 victory over UAE's Orkhan Aghayev to make his way to the semifinals. He is set to take on China's Bayikewuzi Danabieke, a bronze medallist at the 2022 Asian Games and the 2025 World Championships, in his next bout.
Meanwhile, in the men’s 65kg category, Aditya exited the competition after a 0-5 loss to Uzbekistan’s Abdulloh Madaminov in the quarterfinals.
Before his upset win, Suresh had defeated Bekzat Ergeshov of Kyrgyzstan 5-0 in a unanimous decision from the judges.
Suresh, who trains at the Army Sports Institute, has rapidly established himself as one of India’s most exciting boxing prospects, seamlessly transitioning from a dominant youth career to the elite senior level.
Hailing from Chennai, his rise marks a significant moment for boxing talent emerging from the region. He is the reigning national champion, having clinched gold at the Elite Men’s National Boxing Championships 2026.
Technically sharp and tactically astute, Suresh is known for his speed, agility, and ring intelligence. His ability to control distance, combined with quick, precise combinations, makes him a formidable presence in the fast-paced flyweight category.
