A minor earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale was detected in Segamat early this morning, marking the fourth tremor recorded in the district within a week.
In a statement, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) reported that the quake occurred at 4:24 a.m., centered at coordinates 2.7° North and 102.9° East, about 22 kilometers northeast of Segamat, with a depth of 10 kilometers.
Tremors were also felt in several areas across Johor.
“MetMalaysia will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates from time to time,” the department said.
The agency also urged members of the public who experienced the tremors to fill out a survey form at https://forms.gle/nt79XYue2odoATPK7 to assist in their assessments.
Previously, Segamat recorded three minor earthquakes on August 24, 27, and 28, with magnitudes ranging between 2.5 and 4.1.
