Seismic stirrings: third earthquake in 4 days shakes Malaysia’s Johor

A third earthquake in four days struck Segamat in Malaysia’s Johor on Wednesday morning, with tremors felt across the state and in the south of Pahang.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the 3.2 magnitude earthquake occurred at about 8.59am, 18km (11 miles) south of Segamat town at a depth of 10km (6.2 miles).

“MetMalaysia will continue to monitor the situation,” it said in a statement on social media.

No reports of death, injuries or property damage had been received so far, the Segamat District Disaster Management Committee said.

Security authorities and the relevant agencies were conducting further monitoring to ensure conditions in Segamat district remained safe, particularly for the public, it added.

Wednesday’s quake followed a 4.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Segamat at 6.13am on Sunday. A 2.8 magnitude tremor struck at 9am the same day in Kluang.

The first quake on Sunday was felt in most areas in Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and southern Pahang, Malaysian authorities said.

It sparked panic among some Segamat residents, who described hearing a loud sound. Footage of the moment captured on closed-circuit television cameras showed vehicles shaking briefly and car alarms going off.