5.8-Magnitude earthquake strikes North Sumatra — MetMalaysia

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale was detected in North Sumatra, Indonesia, at 7.37am. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the earthquake was centred at coordinates 4.6 degrees north and 96.3 degrees east, at a depth of 30 kilometres, about 59km northeast of Meulaboh, Indonesia.

According to MetMalaysia, the tremors may be felt in the western states of peninsular Malaysia. However, there is no tsunami threat to Malaysia.

The reports from Malay Mail and New Straits Times were identical, with no additional information provided by either outlet.

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