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The coordinates of the epicentre were recorded at  latitude of 9.06 degrees south and longitude of 123.97 degrees east. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

As such, he said the Malaysian Seismic Hazard Map, developed by JMG in collaboration with the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), local universities, and related technical agencies, is currently being updated.

Indonesia, a vast archipelagic nation, experiences frequent earthquakes due to its position on the Pacific "Ring of Fire".

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On Sept 9, smoke rose from Nepal’s President House after protesters set it ablaze during violent rallies against social media bans and corruption that left 22 dead and forced the prime minister to resign. - (Photo by PRABIN RANABHAT / AFP)

The absence of monitoring equipment in areas like Johor further highlights the need for public awareness and preparedness rather than relying on forecasts. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

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Segamat, a district in northern Johor located about 180 kilometres from Johor Bahru, has become the focus of attention following a series of minor earthquakes reported since Aug 24. The district, known as the main gateway into Johor from the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia, recorded five tremors within a week. Photo by Bernama

An Afghan man walks past a damaged house following earthquakes in the Mazar Dara village of Nurgal, a district of the Kunar Province, in Eastern Afghanistan, on Sept 1, 2025. - (Photo by Wakil Kohsar / AFP)