Earthquake detected 588-km off the coast of Addu City

A 5.6 hector earthquake has been recorded 588-kilometers off the coast of Addu City.

Maldives Meteorology Service reports the earthquake was recorded at 2:05 pm this Tuesday, and is of no threat to Maldives.

The earthquake originated from the Carlsberg Ridge at the depth of 10 kilometers.

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Reports have been coming in tremors were felt in several of the southern atolls.

However, Maldives Meteorology Service says no such reports have been received by the agency.