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Weak 3.2-magnitude earthquake detected in Batu Pahat

Saturday, 14 Mar 2026 | 7:32 PM MYT

PETALING JAYA: A mild earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale has been detected in Batu Pahat, Johor.

In a statement on its website, the Malaysian Metrological Department said the earthquake occurred at 6.07pm on Saturday (March 14) at coordinates 1.7° North, 102.7° East, about 22km southeast of Batu Pahat.

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