A mild earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Batu Pahat, Johor, earlier today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department.
The department reported that the quake occurred at approximately 9:04 AM, with its epicenter located 25 kilometers southwest of Batu Pahat at a depth of 10 kilometers.
“The department will continue to monitor the situation closely,” it announced in a statement posted on X.
Johor has been experiencing a series of mild earthquakes since August 24, when a 4.1-magnitude quake struck 5 kilometers west of Segamat at a similar depth of 10 kilometers.
That initial quake was followed by multiple aftershocks in the region, registering magnitudes of 2.8, 2.5, 3.2, 3.4, and 2.7, affecting areas including Segamat, Kluang, and Batu Pahat.
By early September, the state had recorded at least eight seismic events, signaling heightened tectonic activity in the region.
