Cracks have been detected on the ground at a farm in Segamat following the recent spate of mild earthquakes that hit the Johor town.
Researchers from the state minerals and geoscience department, the meteorological department (MetMalaysia) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia have conducted a preliminary investigation at the site, Bernama reported.
The probe was said to have been carried out with an ABEM Terrameter LS 2, an equipment that uses a resistivity system for assessing underground structures and stability.
The researchers from the joint operation said they will analyse the initial findings before drawing any conclusions.
Meanwhile, 56-year-old farm owner Ramlah Ishak told Bernama she felt relieved that the state government and research team had addressed her concerns.
She expressed confidence in the expertise of the team assigned to carry out the investigation and determine the cause of the cracks.
Yesterday, Bernama reported cracks appearing in the farm area located behind Ramlah’s house. Authorities believe the cracks were caused by the recent mild earthquakes in the district.
Ramlah was quoted as saying the incident was worrying, as the area around her house had been affected by the five earthquakes, including the latest one yesterday.
Concerned that the cracks could worsen in the event of another earthquake, she urged the relevant agencies to take further action and assess the situation.
Five earthquakes have been recorded in Segamat since Aug 24.
The first earthquake, which was the biggest so far, occurred at 6.13am last Sunday, measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale. This was followed by another quake at 8.59am on Wednesday (measuring 3.2), 7.56pm on Thursday (2.5), 4.24am on Friday (3.4), and 7.29am yesterday (2.7).
