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‘Minor earthquake evidence of ancient volcanic activity in Segamat’

By MkiniEN in November 4, 2025 – Reading time 1 minute
'Minor earthquake evidence of ancient volcanic activity in Segamat'


A minor earthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale recorded in Jementah, Segamat at 7.55pm yesterday is evidence of ancient volcanic activity in the Segamat area, particularly around Jementah and Batu Badak, said the Department of Minerals and Geoscience.

The department explained that the tremor occurred within the ancient Tertiary volcanic zone, an area that experienced volcanic activity millions of years ago…



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