Tremors were felt in Penang, Kedah, Perak, Selangor and Melaka following a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in North Sumatera, Indonesia at 3.37pm today.
The Meteorological Department of Malaysia in a statement today said the epicentre of the earthquake was 65km South-West of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia and 385km South-West of Balik Pulau in Penang. However, no Tsunami threats were issued.
Meanwhile, in Penang, more than 100 people rushed out of the Komplex Tun Abdul Razak (Komtar) building as tremors were felt in the 65-storey building.
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