World · Malaysia Bureau
Minor earthquake jolts Perak's Temenggor region early Wednesday
A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Temenggor area near Gerik in Perak before dawn on Wednesday. The tremor caused no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
LSN Malaysia ·
The earthquake occurred at 12:06am in the Temenggor district, according to seismic monitoring data. Temenggor, located near the town of Gerik in northern Perak, experienced the tremor which registered as weak on the magnitude scale.
Earthquakes of this magnitude typically cause minimal structural damage and are often felt by residents in the immediate vicinity, though they may go unnoticed by some in the affected area.
No casualties or property damage have been reported following the early morning seismic event. Authorities have not issued any advisories or warnings related to the tremor.
The earthquake adds to the region's seismic activity, which is monitored regularly by Malaysian authorities. Residents in Perak are periodically reminded of earthquake preparedness measures despite the state's generally low earthquake risk compared to other parts of the region.