A minor tremor was reported last night (September 25) around 11:20 p.m. at Buttala, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) said.
According to the Director of GSMB, the tremor had a magnitude of 2.4 on the Richter Scale.
Seismic meters placed in Mahakanadarawa, Hakmana, Pallekele, and Buddhangala have recorded the quake which has occurred in an area at a depth of one kilometer beneath the surface.
Despite that, no reports of damage have been received so far owing to this minor tremor.
Former President Ranil Wickremesighe was remanded till August 26 by Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura a short while ago.
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested by the CID this afternoon in connection with the misuse of public funds.
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