A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the Mid-Indian Ridge region today.

The earthquake struck about 1245km from Addu City, but poses no direct threat to Maldives, Maldives Meteorological Service (MET) said.

The earthquake was recorded at 4:28pm, according to MET.

Last Wednesday, a magnitude 5 earthquake struck the Chagos Archipelago region, about 833km from Addu City. That tremor also had no direct impact on Maldives.

The Chagos region is prone to earthquakes.