A sequence of earthquakes has rattled the Indian Ocean, with the most recent being a magnitude 5.3 tremor recorded on November 27, 2025. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported that the quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, making it particularly concerning due to the increased risk of stronger ground shaking and potential structural damage. Earlier that same day, a more intense earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck the same region, also at a depth of 10 kilometers. Additionally, a magnitude 4.8 quake was reported on November 26, further highlighting the seismic activity in the area. Shallow earthquakes, like these, are known to be more hazardous as the seismic waves have a shorter distance to travel to the surface, amplifying their impact. This recent activity has drawn comparisons to the devastating 2004 Sumatra-Andaman earthquake, a magnitude 9.2-9.3 event that triggered a catastrophic tsunami, claiming over 227,000 lives across 14 countries. While there have been no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties from the recent quakes, the shallow depth and proximity to populated coastal areas have raised alarms among seismologists and disaster preparedness experts.