An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 was reported in the Indian Ocean at 7.07 p.m.
this evening, the National Tsunami Early Warning Centresaid in an advisory.Reportedly, the epicentre of the earthquake was south of Sumatra.The earthquake struck at a depth of 10 km from the surface.Affirming that there is no tsunami threat to Sri Lanka, the National Tsunami Early Warning Centresaid the coastal areas of the island are declared safe..
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