Weak quake at Kenyir, tremors felt in Kuala Berang


KUALA LUMPUR,: A weak earthquake measuring 2.7 magnitude on the Richter scale was detected in Tasik Kenyir, Terengganu on Tuesday night. 

The Meteorological Department in a statement said the tremors could be felt in Kuala Berang.

According to the statement, there was no threat of a tsunami following the earthquake at 9.25 pm.         

Tasik Kenyir is the largest man-made lake in Southeast Asia with an area of 260,000 hectares and is located about 40 kilometres from Kuala Berang.-Bernama

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