JOHOR BAHRU: The Malaysian Meteorological Department has advised the public to remain calm following a low-magnitude earthquake that struck Johor today.

Director-General Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip stated that the department would continuously monitor the situation and provide updated information.

“Information can be obtained on our official website, the myCuaca app and social media channels, and queries can be made through the hotline 1300-22-1638,” he said in a statement today.

He confirmed that a 2.8 magnitude earthquake occurred at 9 am in the Yong Peng area near Batu Pahat district.

MetMalaysia’s investigation revealed that two separate earthquakes had occurred in the region.

The first earthquake measured 4.1 magnitude and struck Segamat at 6.13 am this morning.

The second earthquake originated from the Mersing Fault Zone area as confirmed by seismic monitoring.

Tremors from these events were felt in certain areas around Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and southern Pahang.

Indonesian meteorological authorities also detected the seismic activity through their monitoring systems.

The department continues to assure residents that these were low-magnitude events requiring vigilance but not alarm.

Regular updates will be provided through all official MetMalaysia communication channels as monitoring continues. – Bernama

SEGAMAT: Worshippers at Surau Kampung Sanglang in Buloh Kasap experienced a tense start to their day when a tremor struck during dawn prayers, causing a section of the ceiling cornice to fall.

The quake hit just as the congregation was reciting the final sitting (tahiyat akhir), said surau imam Saniman Abdul Samad, 63.

“It happened so suddenly, a loud bang, then shaking. Thankfully, no one was hurt. It’s my first time experiencing an earthquake,” he said.

Ahmad Asri Talib, 52, from Taman Pawana in Kampung Tengah, said he felt the jolt around 6.15 am.

“There was a loud boom, then the whole house shook. Doors, windows, everything rattled. My sliding door felt like it had been kicked,” he said.

“People were shouting outside. It only lasted maybe 20 seconds, but it was intense,” he said.

Recalling similar tremors last August, he said a check with the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) confirmed a 4.1-magnitude quake struck Segamat at 6.13 am.

Ahmad Asri said he felt a second tremor around 9 am while having breakfast in Pekan Jabi, and called for authorities to install earthquake detection equipment in Segamat for early warning purposes.

MetMalaysia later confirmed a second, weaker quake at a magnitude of 2.8 had occurred in Yong Peng, about 28 kilometres northwest of Kluang. – Bernama

JOHOR BARU: The Segamat police have received three reports on property damage due to the earthquake that hit the town on Sunday (Aug 24) morning.

However, Segamat OCPD Supt Ahmad Zamry Marinsah said there was no report involving injuries or casualties received.

He advised the public to report any emergency incident to the nearest police station or the Segamat district police headquarters at 07-932c422.

Two tremors were detected on Sunday, the first a 4.1-magnitude quake in Segamat at 6.13am, and the second a 2.8-magnitude quake at 9am in the Yong Peng area near Batu Pahat, about 28km northwest of Kluang, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department. – MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The minor earthquake felt in Johor and several states today is a reminder that Malaysia must not take seismic risks lightly, said Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

"While Malaysia is outside the Pacific Ring of Fire, tremors from Sumatra and local faults show that preparedness is essential," he said to the New Straits Times today.

Lee said that public preparedness remained low, as few households have evacuation plans or emergency kits in the event of seismic activity.

The activist said that while public projects generally complied with seismic codes, enforcement for private buildings are inconsistent.

Malaysia also has monitoring systems and trained rescue teams, but public awareness is limited.

"Malaysia's risk is low, but readiness saves lives. Preparedness, at individual, community, and national levels is the best defence against seismic events," Lee said.

Therefore, Lee urged Malaysians to practise "Drop, Cover, Hold On" drills, secure heavy furniture, and keep emergency kits with water, food, torchlights and first aid.

At the community level, he said schools and workplaces should hold evacuation drills and share safety knowledge with neighbours and colleagues.

At the policy level, Lee called for stricter enforcement of earthquake-resistant building codes nationwide, expansion of early warning systems, and intensified public education.

Earlier today, multiple weak earthquakes struck Johor, with tremors felt across several states in the peninsula.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said on a Facebook post that a 4.1-magnitude quake occurred at 6.13am, 5km west of Segamat, Johor, at a depth of 10km.

Later, the agency reported that a 2.8-magnitude quake struck at 9am, with its epicentre located 28km northwest of Kluang, Johor, at coordinates 2.2° North and 103.1° East, and a depth of 10km.

The weak earthquakes occurred in the Mersing Fault Zone and was also detected by Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency. (https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/1264876/johor-quakes-traced-m...)

MetMalaysia confirmed there was no tsunami threat to Malaysia and assured that the situation was being closely monitored.

"The public need not be concerned, as the earthquakes recorded were of weak magnitude," the agency said.