Tremors felt in Penang after 6.4-magnitude quake hits northern Sumatra
Firefighters say reports came in from around the state between 7.23pm and 7.27pm.
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Sumatra, Indonesia, causing tremors to be felt across parts of Peninsular Malaysia, including Penang, on the evening of the event, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). No tsunami threat was reported for Malaysia. The earthquake's epicenter was located on land, 11km southeast of Simalungun, at a depth of 168km.
This event followed a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that had hit Flores Island in eastern Indonesia earlier, which was followed by two strong aftershocks measuring 5.6 and 5.9, resulting in at least 38 deaths. Reports of tremors in Penang began around 7.23pm and 7.27pm, with firefighters and rescue teams dispatched to monitor the situation in Barat Daya, Timur Laut, and Seberang Perai districts.
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