Segamat: A mild 3.2 magnitude earthquake that shook Segamat this morning has been confirmed by the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) as an aftershock of the 4.8 magnitude quake on August 24. MetMalaysia director-general Dr. Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip reported that the tremor occurred at 8.59 am at a depth of 10 kilometers, with its epicenter about 18 kilometers south of Segamat in the Mersing Fault Zone.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the director-general stated that tremors were also felt in parts of Johor and southern Pahang, highlighting that the weak quake posed no threat to public safety. MetMalaysia will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates, urging the public to seek verified information through its official website, myCuaca mobile app, social media channels, or hotline at 1300-22-1638.
No casualties or property damage have been reported.