Tremors were felt in the Klang Valley and several other states on the west coast of the peninsular today after an earthquake hit Western Sumatra.
Indonesia's Meteorology Department reported that a magnitude 6.2 earthquake was detected near Bukittinggi at about 8.39am local time (9.39am Malaysia time).
The department said there was no tsunami risk.
According to the Malaysia Meteorological Department, besides the Klang Valley, tremors were also felt in Perak, Negeri Sembilan, Malacca and Johor.
Several high rise buildings were reported to have evacuated their occupants - including the Bernama headquarters in Kuala Lumpur - when the tremors hit.
#Gempa Mag:6.2, 25-Feb-22 08:39:29 WIB, Lok:0.15 LU,99.98 BT (17 km TimurLaut PASAMANBARAT-SUMBAR), Kedlmn:10 Km, tdk berpotensi tsunami #BMKG pic.twitter.com/9QhVcI4I93
— BMKG (@infoBMKG) February 25, 2022
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