Motorcycle rider, aged 19, succumbs to fatal fall from DASH overpass close to Shah Alam, reported by authorities
In a series of seismic events, three earthquakes have been reported to have occurred in Johor, Malaysia. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has been at the forefront of providing updates and assurance to the public.
The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 2.8, occurred at 6:13 am. The epicentre was located in the area of Yong Peng near Batu Pahat district. This was followed by a second earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.1, which occurred in the Mersing Fault Zone area at 9 am. The third earthquake was also felt in certain areas around Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, and southern Pahang.
Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip, the director-general of MetMalaysia, has advised the public not to worry about the low-magnitude earthquakes that occurred today. He assured that MetMalaysia will monitor the situation closely and provide regular updates.
Information about these earthquakes and the latest weather details can be obtained from MetMalaysia's official website, the myCuaca app, and social media channels. For those who prefer a more direct approach, queries about the earthquakes can be made through MetMalaysia's hotline number 1300-22-1638.
It is worth noting that these earthquakes were also detected by Indonesia's Badan Meteorologi, Kimatologi dan Geofisika (BMKG).
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia) has published information about these earthquakes on their official website, the myCuaca app, and social media channels. MetMalaysia will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.
Stay informed and stay safe. For the latest updates on weather and seismic activities, follow MetMalaysia on their official channels.
