A weak earthquake with 4.1 magnitude was detected in Segamat, Johor, at 6.13am today.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the quake occurred 5km west of Segamat at a depth of 10km.
New Straits Times reported that tremors were felt across several states in the peninsula, including many areas of Johor, as well as parts of Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and southern Pahang.
The Johor government urged the public to stay away from unsafe structures and remain alert to instructions from the authorities, Bernama reported.
Menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said he had contacted Segamat district officer Ezzuddin Sanusi, who confirmed that no casualties or property damage had been reported so far.
“The state government is monitoring the situation with the relevant agencies. My advice to the people is to avoid weak structures and always heed instructions from the authorities.
“(MetMalaysia) will continue to carry out close monitoring and provide updates from time to time,” he said in a Facebook post.
