Minor tremor experienced in Tissamaharama

Minor tremor experienced in Tissamaharama

January 17, 2015   10:22 am

A minor tremor has been reported in the Kirinda area in Tissamaharama this morning.

According to the Tissamaharama Police officer-in-charge (OIC) the tremor was felt at around 9.20am today and that however, no casualties have been reported.

The Geological Survey & Mines Bureau (GSMB) also confirmed that a minor tremor has been reported in the area and that it lasted only a few seconds.

 

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