Second tremor detected off Kluang after quake near Segamat

The Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has reported another minor earthquake near Kluang, Johor, at 9am.

This is the second seismic event to be detected in Johor today, only three hours following an initial incident near Segamat.

The epicentre of the 9am quake was 28km northwest of Kluang, with a smaller magnitude of 2.8, and a relatively shallow depth of 10km.

The first quake at 6.13am was a 4.1 magnitude, sending tremors across a wide area in southern and central Malaysia.

The seismic epicentre was located just 5km west of Segamat, according to an official statement on the MetMalaysia Facebook.

The quake originated at a relatively shallow depth of 10km, with coordinates placing it at 2.5° North and 102.8° East.

In both incidents, tremors were felt by residents across Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Malacca, and the southern parts of Pahang.

Be vigilant

MetMalaysia said it will continue monitoring the situation and confirmed that there were no tsunami threats following this morning’s events. 

Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said that he had been in contact with Segamat district officer Ezzuddin Sanusi and was informed that there were no reports of casualties or property damage yet, Bernama reported.

“The Johor government is monitoring the situation closely with the relevant agencies.

“My advice to the people is to stay away from unstable structures and to always be alert to the instructions of the authorities.”

M'sia urges vigilance after Japan issues tsunami advisory

Moderate quake hits southern Sumba, Indonesia

No Malaysians affected in Istanbul quake - Wisma Putra

Myanmar quake: Nbat gifted to Nadma team as token of gratitude

Thailand, M'sia to coordinate with Myanmar on earthquake relief