Earthquake strikes 1,245km off Addu; no danger

3 hours ago

An earthquake has been recorded approximately 1,245 kilometers from Addu City. According to the Maldives Meteorological Service (Met Office), the earthquake, which measured 5.2 on the Richter scale, occurred along the Mid-Indian Ridge. The seismic activity was recorded at 4:28pm this evening. Met Office confirmed that the earthquake poses no direct threat to the Maldives. The Mid-Indian Ridge is an active submarine mountain