Colombo (News 1st); Minor tremor was experienced at around 09:28 AM on Wednesday (18) in Digana, Kandy said the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau.

Chairman of the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau Anura Walpola speaking to News 1st said the tremor was recorded at the Pallekele Seismic Station and measured 2.0 in the Richter Scale.

He added investigations are underway over the incident adding the tremor could have been caused due to soft soil layer movement.

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