By MIKE PAUL
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (TNS NEWS) – A weak earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale struck the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor, at 4.55 pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
MetMalaysia said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, with its epicentre located at coordinates 1.7 degrees north and 102.7 degrees east.
The epicentre was approximately 27 kilometres southwest of Batu Pahat.
Tremors were felt in Batu Pahat and surrounding areas, the department said in a statement.
No information on casualties or property damage was reported in the statement.
MetMalaysia said it would continue monitoring the situation.
- TNS NEWS