Malay Mail·Malaysia·Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 09:46 AM

Magnitude 4.4 earthquake detected off Batu Pahat, tremors felt onshore

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MetMalaysia said the magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck about 27km southwest of Batu Pahat at a depth of 10km. — MetMalaysia pic

First Published: Tuesday, 22 Sep 2026 5:46 PM MYT

BATU PAHAT, Sept 22 — A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was detected off the coast of Batu Pahat at 4.55pm today.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the earthquake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres, with its epicentre at 1.7 degrees north and 102.7 degrees east, about 27 kilometres southwest of Batu Pahat.

Tremors were felt in Batu Pahat and surrounding areas, MetMalaysia said, adding that it would continue to monitor the situation. — Bernama

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