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Fourth Tremor in Five Days Recorded Near Segamat as Malaysia Steps Up Monitoring

Authorities attribute the shallow shaking to the Mersing Fault with emergency teams on alert.

Overview

  • MetMalaysia reported a magnitude 2.5 earthquake at about 8pm on Aug 28, 13km north of Segamat at a depth of 10km.
  • The latest tremor follows a magnitude 3.2 event on Aug 27, a 4.1 early on Aug 24 near Segamat, and a 2.8 hours later near Yong Peng and Kluang.
  • JMG assessed the sequence as shallow crustal movement likely linked to the Mersing Fault Zone rather than deeper subduction activity.
  • The meteorological agency is continuing real-time monitoring and has asked residents who felt shaking to submit details through an online form.
  • Officials said there are no reported injuries or confirmed property damage, and the Fire and Rescue Department has placed search-and-rescue teams on nationwide alert.