Segamat struck by third minor earthquake within several days
The epicentre detected about 13 kilometres north of Segamat, Johor, at a depth of 10 kilometres.
SEGAMAT - Segamat was once again hit by a minor earthquake tonight, marking the third incident in the area within a few days.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the 2.5-magnitude earthquake occurred at 7.56 pm, with the epicentre detected about 13 kilometres north of Segamat, Johor, at a depth of 10 kilometres.
"Tremors were also felt around Johor. The Malaysian Meteorological Department will continue to monitor the situation,” it said in a statement on Facebook tonight.
MetMalaysia also urged members of the public who experienced the tremors to fill in a survey form to help the authorities obtain detailed data on the incident via the link, https://forms.gle/2oEMtASN33W6TV9g7.
In recent days, two minor earthquakes were also reported in the district, raising concerns among residents, although no damage has been reported so far.
Yesterday, MetMalaysia confirmed a 3.2-magnitude minor earthquake occurred in Segamat at 8.59 am, with tremors felt in several parts of Johor and southern Pahang.
On Aug 24, MetMalaysia confirmed two minor earthquakes, one measuring 4.1 in Segamat at 6.13 am and another of 2.8 magnitude in Yong Peng, 28 kilometres northwest of Kluang, at 9am. - BERNAMA
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