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A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia, tremors reportedly felt in Malaysia

Astro Awani 25/02/2022 | 02:00 MYT
The quake was also felt in several areas in the Klang Valley, including Kuala Lumpur, Port Klang and Cyberjaya. - USGS/via AWANI
KUALA LUMPUR: A magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred in Pekan Baru, Indonesia.

The Indonesian Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) confirmed the matter via a tweet on Twitter.


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The quake struck 17 km northeast of Pasaman Barat at a depth of 10 kilometers.

However, it does not have the potential to cause a tsunami.

The quake was also felt in several areas in the Klang Valley, including Kuala Lumpur, Port Klang and Cyberjaya.

It was also shared by social media users.
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