Moderate earthquake hits North Sumatra


The Malaysian Meteorological Department says a moderate earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale was detected in North Sumatra, Indonesia, at 3.28am today. – Google pic, October 1, 2022.

A MODERATE earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale was detected in North Sumatra, Indonesia, at 3.28am today.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in a statement today, stated that the earthquake occurred 286 kilometres southwest of Sabak Bernam, Selangor.

According to the department, tremors may be felt in the Klang Valley, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Melaka and Perak.

MetMalaysia says it would continue to monitor the situation and urged those with information on the tremor to fill out a form here. – Bernama, October 1, 2022.


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