Selangor Journal
A map showing location of the earthquake that hit North Sumatra, Indonesia, on August 11, 2021. — Picture via FACEBOOK

Moderate earthquake hit North Sumatra, tremors felt in KL, Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale hit North Sumatra, Indonesia at 1.19pm today.

Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) in a statement said tremors were felt in certain areas in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.

It said the earthquake occurred 18km southeast of Padang Sidempuan, Indonesia, at a depth of 19km, but did not pose a tsunami threat to Malaysia.

— Bernama

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