6.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Sri Lanka; Tremors felt in Colombo
Sri Lanka experienced a significant earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2, as reported by the National Center for Seismology.
Colombo: In a seismic event on Tuesday afternoon, Sri Lanka experienced a significant earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2, as reported by the National Center for Seismology. The earthquake occurred at 12:31:10 IST, with its epicenter located 1326km southeast of Colombo, Sri Lanka, at a depth of 10 km.
The National Center for Seismology shared details on social media, stating, “Earthquake of Magnitude: 6.2, Occurred on 14-11-2023, 12:31:10 IST, Lat: -2.96 & Long: 86.54, Depth: 10 Km, Location: 1326km SE of Colombo, Sri Lanka.”
Despite the intensity of the quake, there have been no immediate reports of casualties. The Geological Survey & Mines Bureau assured that there is no imminent danger to Sri Lanka, as the earthquake was reported 800km southeast of the island nation in the Indian Ocean.
Further details are awaited.
Earthquake of Magnitude:6.2, Occurred on 14-11-2023, 12:31:10 IST, Lat: -2.96 & Long: 86.54, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: 1326km SE of Colombo, Sri Lanka for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/4djY2ype7T@KirenRijiju @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia @Indiametdept pic.twitter.com/yqXchM4hZN
— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) November 14, 2023
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