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Weak quake hits Temenggor in Perak

Tremors were also felt in the Gerik area, although no tsunami threat was issued.

Weak quake hits Temenggor in Perak

A minor seismic event measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale occurred in Temenggor, Perak, Malaysia, at 12:06 am on August 27, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). The quake's epicenter was located 9 kilometers northeast of Hulu Perak, at a depth of 10 km.

The tremors were felt in both Temenggor and Gerik, but no tsunami warning was issued, as reported by MetMalaysia. The public is invited to report their experiences with the earthquake via a questionnaire provided by the meteorological department. MetMalaysia will continue to monitor the situation closely.

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