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Light 3.4 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Temenggor, Gerik in Perak

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A weak earthquake measuring 3.4 magnitude occurred in Temenggor, Gerik, Perak, at 12:06 AM.
  • The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, with its epicenter located about nine kilometers northeast of Hulu Perak.
  • Tremors were felt in several areas around Gerik, but no immediate reports of damage or injuries have been received.

A minor earthquake, registering 3.4 on the Richter scale, rattled the Temenggor and Gerik regions of Perak early this morning. The tremor occurred at precisely 12:06 AM, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 kilometers. Its epicenter was pinpointed approximately nine kilometers northeast of Hulu Perak, with coordinates recorded at 5.5 degrees North and 101.3 degrees East.

Residents in several areas surrounding Gerik reported feeling the earth shake. However, as of the latest reports, there have been no immediate indications of any damage to property or injuries to individuals resulting from the seismic activity.

MetMalaysia stated that it will continue to monitor the situation closely. The department assured the public that further updates will be provided should any significant developments arise.

MetMalaysia will continue to monitor the situation and provide the latest information if there are further developments.

— Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia)Statement regarding ongoing monitoring of the earthquake.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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