The Maldives Meteorological Service has stated that the recent 5.6-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, will not impact the Maldives. The MET Office confirmed that there is no anticipated effect, including the risk of an earthquake or tsunami, following this seismic event.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.6, was centered 362 kilometers east of Sinabang, a coastal town in Aceh province, Indonesia, at a depth of 10 kilometers. The quake occurred in southern Sumatra, and notably, no tsunami warning has been issued in connection with this incident.
On December 24, 2004, an earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, causing a tsunami. As of now, there is no cause for concern regarding the recent seismic activity, and the Maldives remains unaffected.