Sri Lanka jolted by powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck Sri Lanka on Tuesday (Nov 14)afternoon, according to the National Center for Seismology. The seismic event occurred at 12:31:10 IST, with coordinates at -2.96 latitude and 86.54 longitude, and a depth of 10 km.

The epicentrewas located 1326 km southeast of Colombo, Sri Lanka. While there are no immediate reports of casualties, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau affirmed that there is no danger to Sri Lanka, statingthat the earthquake took place 800 km southeast of the country in the Indian Ocean.

Additionally, on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the border region between South Sudan and Uganda, with a depth of 8 km.

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Meanwhile, Tajikistan experienced a magnitude 4.9 earthquake on Monday (Nov 13) evening, as confirmed by the National Center for Seismology. The tremors, felt at approximately 5:46 pm, originated at a depth of 194 km, with coordinates at 38.73 latitude and 72.49 longitude. The NCS provided detailed information, stating, "Earthquake of Magnitude:4.9, Occurred on 13-11-2023, 17:46:37 IST, Lat: 38.73 & Long: 72.49, Depth: 194 Km, Location: Tajikistan."

(With inputs from agencies)