Saturday, September 27, 2025

3.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Johor, first since August tremors





3.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Johor, first since August tremors


The earthquake occurred at about 9.04am, said the Malaysian Meteorological Department, adding that tremors may have been felt around Batu Pahat




A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Batu Pahat, Johor on Sep 27, 2025. (Image: Instagram/Malaysian Meteorological Department)



JOHOR BAHRU: The Malaysian state of Johor has been hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 on Saturday (Sep 27), the first 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 have been felt in areas around Batu Pahat.

MetMalaysia added that it would continue to monitor the situation closely.

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