Strong earthquake hits Minahasa Peninsula, Sulawesi
Bernama
September 24, 2024 14:15 MYT
September 24, 2024 14:15 MYT
A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale has occurred in the Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi at 3:51 am. Photo - FB Malaysian Meteorological Department
KUALA LUMPUR: A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale has occurred in the Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi at 3:51 am.
The Meteorological Department of Malaysia in a statement announced that the epicentre of the earthquake was 0.1? south and 122.9? east at a depth of 144 km which was 75km south of Gorontalo, Indonesia.
"There is however no threat of tsunami to Malaysia," according to the statement uploaded on the department's website.
-- BERNAMA