Midnight earthquake shakes Gerik as tremors felt across parts of Perak
A WEAK earthquake measuring magnitude 3.4 struck the Temenggor area in Gerik, Perak, at 12.06am today, prompting reports of tremors in several nearby locations. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the earthquake occurred at a d...
A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Temenggor area in Gerik, Perak, at 12.06am. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km.
The epicentre was detected about 9km north-east of Hulu Perak, at coordinates 5.5 degrees North and 101.3 degrees East. Tremors were reportedly felt in several areas around Gerik.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries from the incident. MetMalaysia said it would continue monitoring the situation and provide updates should there be any further developments.
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