Tremors felt in KL, PJ due to earthquake in Indonesia


PETALING JAYA: An earthquake with an epicentre 18km southeast of Padang Sidempuan, Indonesia led to tremors that shook buildings in several parts of Peninsula Malaysia on Wednesday (Aug 11).

According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department, the earthquake at 1.19pm measured 5.6 on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 19km.

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