Met Office: Maldives will not be affected by earthquake in Diego Garcia

Maldives will not be affected by the earthquake recorded in Diego Garcia this Sunday morning, reports Maldives Meteorological Service.

The 5.2 earthquake was recorded at 8:37 am and originated 10 kilometers below the surface of the waters of Diego Garcia.

Diego Garcia, the largest island in the Chagos Archipelago, is located 310 miles off the coast of Addu City.