USGS has classified a major earthquake, measuring 7.0 on the Ritcher Scale, occured at 1542 (GMT), 1142 (Malaysia Time), near Nicobar Islands, India Region.

It was felt as far away as Madras (Chennai) in India, and Phuket in Thailand.

NTV7 is the first to go live on this. Residents at Perlis, Kedah and Penang had been warned of the possibility that tsunami might hit again.

More updates soon!

Related Links:
- BBC | Major quake hits Nicobar Islands
- Google News

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