JOHOR BAHRU: The Malaysian state of Johor has been hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 on Saturday (Sep 27), the latest in a month.
The earthquake occurred at about 9.04am, 25km southeast of Batu Pahat at a depth of 10km, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said in a social media post.
The authorities said tremors may be felt in areas around Batu Pahat.
A series of earthquakes struck Johor in late August, with magnitudes from 2.5 to 4.1, and tremors felt across several states.
These earthquakes serve as a reminder that Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and the surrounding region are not immune to the natural disaster that could trigger severe tremors and inflict damage to people and property, said geological experts.
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