On November 14, 2023, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Sri Lanka, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The epicenter of the earthquake was located about 1,326 kilometers off the coast of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, at a depth of 10 kilometers.
The earthquake was felt in many parts of Sri Lanka, including Colombo. People reported feeling tremors in their homes and offices. Some buildings were also damaged.
There were no reports of any fatalities or serious injuries. However, several people were reported to have been injured in minor incidents, such as falling from buildings or being hit by debris.
The NCS has issued a warning to people living in coastal areas of Sri Lanka to be on the lookout for aftershock.
The Sri Lankan government has responded to the earthquake by providing relief to those affected. The government has also started to repair the damaged infrastructure.
The government has also announced a number of measures to stimulate the economy. These measures include tax cuts and subsidies for businesses.
On November 11 evening, an earthquake of magnitude 4.1 hit Pakistan, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.
According to the National Center for Seismology, the tremors were felt around 6:06 pm and struck at a depth of 10km. Taking to X, NCS said, “Earthquake of Magnitude:4.1, Occurred on 11-11-2023, 18:06:42 IST, La.t: 30.67 & Long: 69.73, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: Pakistan.”
On the same day, a 5-magnitude earthquake struck the northwest Dominican Republic near the border with Haiti. The tremor occurred at a depth of 19 kilometres just west-northwest of Las Matas de Santa Cruz, according to the US Geological Survey.