{
  "id": 3854703,
  "title": "Temenggor, Gerik hit by 3.4-magnitude earthquake",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/temenggor-gerik-hit-by-3-4-magnitude-earthquake",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T00:50:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/28/temenggor-gerik-hit-by-34-magnitude-earthquake/232950"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThere 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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      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Midnight earthquake shakes Gerik as tremors felt across parts of Perak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/midnight-earthquake-shakes-gerik-as-tremors-felt-across-parts-of-perak",
        "published": "2026-08-28T00:15:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Temenggor, Gerik hit by 3.4-magnitude earthquake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/temenggor-gerik-hit-by-3-4-magnitude-earthquake-3860514",
        "published": "2026-08-28T00:50:14.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}