An earthquake measuring 5.0 in magnitude struck the Chagos Archipelago region tonight.

Maldives Meteorological Service (Met Office) stated that the earthquake hit the region at around 8:00 PM tonight. It was an earthquake that occurred 833 kilometers away from Addu.

Met Office stated that there will be no direct impact from this earthquake on Maldives.

The Chagos region is an area where earthquakes have occurred previously as well.