The quake did not pose any tsunami threat. – AFP file photo
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