Northern Sumatra earthquake sends tremors across parts of Peninsular Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at 6.54 pm yesterday, the Malay...
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck northern Sumatra, Indonesia, on August 16, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). The epicenter was located at coordinates 2.9 degrees north and 98.8 degrees east, at a depth of 154 kilometres, 37 km southwest of Pematangsiantar. Tremors were felt across parts of Peninsular Malaysia, including the west coast, but there was no tsunami threat.
In Penang, the Fire and Rescue Department received nine emergency calls from affected areas, with residents reporting the tremors lasting for several minutes and causing visible movement of objects. Social media posts indicated that tremors could also be felt in Perak, including areas around Kuala Kangsar, Alor Pongsu, Bagan Serai, Teluk Intan, Ulu Kinta, Meru, and Ipoh.
The Perak Fire and Rescue Department has not yet received any emergency calls related to the incident.
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