Third earthquake in 4 days shakes Malaysia’s Johor, rattling residents
The tremors set off a spiritual debate online, as experts warn that Malaysia may not be as earthquake-proof as previously thought
Wednesday’s tremor, a magnitude 3.2 earthquake, struck at 8.59am. Its epicentre was located 18km (11 miles) south of Segamat town at a depth of 10km (6.2 miles), according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
Tremors were felt across Johor and the southern part of Pahang, jolting residents in a region long considered free of such seismic activity.
No reports of deaths, injuries or property damage had been received so far, the Segamat District Disaster Management Committee confirmed.
Security authorities and the relevant agencies were conducting continuous monitoring to ensure public safety in Segamat and the surrounding areas, it added.
Wednesday’s tremor followed two earthquakes on Sunday: a magnitude 4.1 one that struck Segamat at 6.13am, and a 2.8-magnitude quake at 9am in Kluang, 28km (17.4 miles) northwest of the town.
The earlier, stronger quake was felt in most parts of Johor, as well as in Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and southern Pahang, Malaysian authorities reported. Residents described moments of panic, with CCTV footage capturing vehicles shaking and car alarms blaring.
I thought the house was about to collapse