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A weak earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale was recorded in Segamat at 4.24am today, the fourth to hit the district in a week. - File photo of Segamat's first earthquake that took place earlier this week.

Segamat was once again hit by a minor earthquake tonight, marking the third incident in the area within a few days.

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 woman watches a television broadcast of a tsunami warning for much of coastal Japan following a 8.7 magnitude quake in the sea off eastern Russia, outside a gaming shop in central Tokyo on July 30, 2025. A powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake off Russia's far east has prompted tsunami alerts across parts of the Pacific including Japan, Hawaii, Russia and Ecuador, and warnings along the California coast, US authorities said. (Photo by Richard BROOKS and Richard A. BROOKS / AFP)

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

A resident of Projek Perumahan Rakyat (PPR) Lembah Subang 1, Isham Romli, 62, chooses to keep her home's door closed during the day to prevent stray cats from entering his home. Photo by Bernama

A fruit vendor in Kampung Padang Pak Omar, Selising said watermelon juice is now the top choice of customers who want to quench their thirst or soothe their throats, despite the price reaching RM3.50 per kilogramme (kg).

Based on the warning issued at 8.30am today,  the states affected are Perlis, Kedah, Penang and Perak, involving Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Manjung, Perak Tengah, Bagan Datuk and Hilir Perak.