7.0-magnitude quake hits south Sumatra, shocks felt in peninsula’s west coast

KUALA LUMPUR – A 7.0-magnitude quake hit the south of Sumatra at 4am this morning, with shocks felt in states along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the quake some 85-km northwest of Siberut had a depth of 49km.

While shocks could be felt in some locations in the peninsula’s west coast, there is no threat of a tsunami to Malaysia.

MetMalaysia has asked for those who felt the shocks from the quake to fill up this form. – The Vibes, April 25, 2023

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