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With ongoing research in earthquake seismology and tectonics, an expert has pointed out that paleoseismic studies conducted by other experts have already demonstrated the capability of local fault lines to produce strong seismic events.

Knowing what to do when the ground begins to shake can protect you and your loved ones from serious harm. Photo for illustrative purposes only. Photo source: Canva.

While Malaysia rarely experiences earthquakes of any significance, the event was not entirely unprecedented. Photo source: Met Malaysia

A strong earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck the Minahassa Peninsula in Sulawesi. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

Police have conducted an initial investigation, which included gathering information from the state Department of Mineral and Geoscience (JMG) as well as members of the public who experienced the tremors.

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the Nemuro Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido on Thursday, Xinhua news agency reported according to Japan’s weather agency. - AFP photo for illustration purpose only

Ipoh district police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said police are investigating the matter.

Residents search for valuables from the rubble of their damaged homes by the 6.3-magnitude earthquake at Betungan urban village, Bengkulu Province on May 23, 2025, which also damaged dozens of other houses and buildings with no casualties reported so far. Photo by AFP

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof meets with Bernama during a joint press conference held in conjunction with his official two-day working visit to Türkiye on April 23, 2025. - Photo by Bernama