An earthquake has hit 2,553km away from Addu City. 

Maldives Meteorological Services announced this morning that a 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit the Mid-Indian Ridge, just 2,553km away from Addu City at 9:55am today. 

MET Office assured that Maldives will not be directly affected by this earthquake. 

According to the US Geological Survery (USGS), a 5.5 magnitude earthquake at the Mid-Indian Ridge at a depth of 10km was recorded at around 10am this morning. 

Minor earthquakes are common at the Mid-Indian Ridge.