Mild 4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Segamat, Johor


PETALING JAYA: An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 has struck Johor early  Sunday (Aug 24).

The earthquake occurred at 6.13 am, according to a statement from the Meteorological Department.

“Its epicentre was at 2.5° North and 102.8° East with a depth of 10km, 5km west of Segamat.

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“Tremors were felt in many areas of Johor, Negri Sembilan, Melaka and southern Pahang.”

MetMalaysia said it would continue to monitor the situation.

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