3.3-magnitude earthquake detected off Batu Pahat - MetMalaysia

MetMalaysia said the epicentre of the earthquake was located 20km southwest of Batu Pahat at a depth of 10km.

21 Jun 2026 11:30am
A weak earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale was detected in the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor, at 1.17 am today. Photo: Facebook/ @MetMalaysia
A weak earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale was detected in the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor, at 1.17 am today. Photo: Facebook/ @MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR - A weak earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale was detected in the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor, at 1.17 am today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

In a Facebook post, MetMalaysia said the epicentre of the earthquake was located 20km southwest of Batu Pahat at a depth of 10km.

"Tremors may have been felt in areas around Batu Pahat, Johor. MetMalaysia will continue to monitor the situation,” it said.

Those who felt the tremors are urged to complete a questionnaire via https://forms.gle/ZSwro3yNA99U6pq46. - BERNAMA

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