An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale hit north Sumatra, Indonesia at 12.34 pm today.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department said in a statement that the epicentre of the quake was located 118km south-west of Medan, Indonesia and 375km south-west of Bayan Lepas, Penang.

The department said the tremor was felt in Penang, Kedah, Perak, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.

However, no tsunami threat was reported.

- Bernama