Colombo (News 1st) – A minor tremor measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale was experienced in the Trincomalee bay early this morning.

Director General of the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau, Chandramal Siriwardena said the minor tremor was reported between 12 AM and 1 AM last night.

No tsunami warning has been issued in this regard.

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