The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau says there is no impact to Sri Lanka due to the 6.6 magnitude earthquake that struck near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands early this morning (29).

Addressing the media today, Director General of the Bureau, Dr. Dipani Weerakoon, said that the earthquake had struck nearly 260 km away from Sri Lanka around 5.18 am today. 

She said that several aftershocks had also been reported following the 6.6 magnitude earthquake, while a magnitude 7 earthquake was reported close to Australia. 

Dr. Dipani Weerakoon assured that there was no threat to Sri Lanka due to the earthquakes and aftershocks.

Meanwhile, India’s National Centre for Seismology said the 6.6 magnitude earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km in the Bay of Bengal, and was followed by several aftershocks. 

India’s National Centre for Seismology further said, however, no damage to life or property has been reported. (Newswire)

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