Malaysia

Tremors hit Batu Pahat after 4.4-magnitude quake off Johor coast

MetMalaysia reports that the epicentre was located just 27km southwest of the district

Updated 1 month ago · Published on 22 Sep 2026 5:50PM

Tremors hit Batu Pahat after 4.4-magnitude quake off Johor coast
Tremors were felt in Batu Pahat and surrounding areas after a 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck waters off Johor - September 22, 2026

TREMORS were felt in Batu Pahat and surrounding areas after a 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck waters off the district at 4.55pm today, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said.

The epicentre was located 27km southwest of Batu Pahat at a depth of 10km, it said.

MetMalaysia said it would continue monitoring the situation.

The department said Peninsular Malaysia can experience local earthquakes associated with active faults, while tremors along the west coast can also originate from major earthquakes in Sumatra and the Andaman Sea. - September 22, 2026

Spotlight

Business

Ringgit gains as oil prices plunge on hopes of Iran conflict de-escalation

Events

UKM to establish academic research platform named after Dr Wan Azizah

Malaysia

Deepavali preparations destroyed as flash floods inundate Sungai Buloh homes

Malaysia

Melaka polls: Calm campaign puts focus on what parties can offer voters

Malaysia

Anwar challenges Hadi over ‘Dajjal’ label

Malaysia

Shuhaily remains AKPS chief pending official transfer order, says lawyer

Malaysia

Najib's former wife Tengku Puteri Zainah passes away

Malaysia

Matrade exposes scam involving fake procurement orders, advance payment demands

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

“Don’t panic,” Govt assures stable essential goods supply amid geopolitical tensions, monsoon threat

You may be interested

Malaysia

Najib leaves Kajang Prison after High Court issues house arrest order

Malaysia

Melaka polls: Calm campaign puts focus on what parties can offer voters

Malaysia

ECRL connectivity under scrutiny as MCMC intensifies 4G, 5G coverage upgrades

Malaysia

Malaysia must turn energy transition into higher-paying jobs with stronger local industries

Malaysia

Zahid given until Nov 12 to justify rural funding claims amid alleged contradictions

Malaysia

KLIA assault case: Two policemen seek civil damages from AKPS chief

Malaysia

Federal Court appeal holds up Rosmah’s bid to introduce fresh evidence in solar graft case

Malaysia

Anwar challenges Hadi over ‘Dajjal’ label