KUALA LUMPUR: An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale has hit Mindanao in the Philippines.
According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the earthquake occurred at 6.36pm on Sunday (Dec 3) with a depth of 81km, with the epicentre 76km north of Bislig in the Philippines.
Based on initial assessment, there is no tsunami threat to Malaysia.
On Saturday (Dec 2), a 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit Mindanao at 10.37pm, followed by several aftershocks. – Bernama
Gempa bumi kuat M6.4 berlaku di Mindanao, Filipina pada 6:36 ptg, 3 Disember 2023. Pusat gempa bumi di 8.4° U dan 127.0° T dengan kedalaman 81 km. 76km Timur dari Bislig,Filipina.
Tiada ancaman tsunami kepada Malaysia.MET Malaysia.#gempabumiMETMalaysia#mygempa.met.gov.my pic.twitter.com/kXX2Va4GjJ
— Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (@metmalaysia) December 3, 2023
