A POWERFUL 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia, at 12.56 pm today, sending tremors that were felt across Malaysia.
In a statement, the meteorological department (MetMalaysia) said the quake was centred at 2.0 degrees north and 96.5 degrees east, at a depth of 10km.
The epicentre was located 112km southeast of Simeulue, Indonesia, reported Bernama.
“Tremors were felt across the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia and the surrounding areas. There is no tsunami threat to Malaysia,” MetMalaysia said.
It urged members of the public who felt the tremors to complete its survey form. – March 3, 2026
