Weak 3.3-magnitude earthquake hits waters off Johor

The Malaysian Meteorological Department said the earthquake occurred at 1.17am, and tremors may be felt around Batu Pahat, Johor.

A Google Maps image of the location of the 3.3-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Batu Pahat, Johor on the morning of Jun 21, 2026. (Image: Facebook/Malaysian Meteorological Department)

A weak earthquake measuring 3.3 in magnitude struck the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor, early this morning, according to a statement by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

The department said that the earthquake took place at 1.17am.

This location was 20 km southwest from Batu Pahat, at a depth of 10km, it added.

MetMalaysia said that tremors may be felt around Batu Pahat and that it will continue to monitor the situation closely.

Source : https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-earthquake-johor-batu-pahat-6198036