Public urged to stay calm after weak 4.4-magnitude quake off Batu Pahat

Batu Pahat residents have been urged to stay calm and refrain from spreading unverified information after a weak 4.4-magnitude earthquake was detected off the coast this evening. District officer Mohd Farid Kassim, who also chairs the district Disaster Management Committee, advised the public to refer to reliable sources such as the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) for the latest updates.

MetMalaysia reported that the tremor occurred at 4.55pm, with initial indications that it could be felt in various areas around Batu Pahat and surrounding regions. Authorities are continuously monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of the public, especially in Batu Pahat. The public is encouraged to report any emergency incidents to the relevant authorities, including the police, local leaders, or community heads.

The district Disaster Management Committee will continue to provide regular updates to maintain the safety and well-being of the community. Earlier, MetMalaysia confirmed that the weak earthquake occurred approximately 27km southwest of Batu Pahat at a depth of 10km.