Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 felt in several areas in Sri Lanka

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The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau reported that there had been a magnitude 5.8 earthquake in the seas off South-East of Sri Lanka this afternoon.

The tremor, which occurred deep below the sea, was located approximately 1,260 kms away from Colombo.

There have been reports of people feeling the quake in Colombo, Battaramulla, Akuressa and Galle.

However, the Bureau has stated that there has been no adverse effects from the tremor on Sri Lanka. (Sheain Fernandopulle)

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VJ Saturday, 01 July 2023 04:07 PM

Was the epicenter close to the parliament? The events taking place in the parliament could have caused the tremor, there is a chance of an earthquake too.

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Sam Silva Saturday, 01 July 2023 05:49 PM

Nothing will happen to the parliament or the politicians even if they whole country is effected.

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Tsunami Saturday, 01 July 2023 04:13 PM

Is nature giving timely warning to Sri Lanka ?

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Dilshan Perera Saturday, 01 July 2023 05:06 PM

All made up rubbish! Plenty of drama!

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P. S. Saturday, 01 July 2023 09:28 PM

I felt it. I live in an apartment in Ratmalana. I told my husband that I felt like the chair was slightly shaking. The time was 1.05 p.m.. I know that feeling because I have experienced the same while I was living in Dubai where we felt the earthquake occurred in Afghanistan, Pakistan boarder.

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Ram Sunday, 02 July 2023 03:02 AM

Not a good sign and there is no way to curtail. So we must look after our selves

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DOT Sunday, 02 July 2023 05:38 AM

Thanks for the timely updates. Please give more elaborate reports so as to get better aware .

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Becky Sunday, 02 July 2023 07:05 AM

I felt it in Kandy!

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