JOHOR BAHRU: A mild 3.2 magnitude earthquake that shook Segamat this morning has been confirmed by the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) as an aftershock of the 4.8 magnitude quake on Aug 24.

MetMalaysia director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said the tremor occurred at 8.59am on Wednesday (Aug 27) at a depth of 10 kilometres, with its epicentre about 18km south of Segamat in the Mersing Fault Zone.

"Tremors were also felt in parts of Johor and southern Pahang," he said, adding that the weak quake posed no threat to public safety.

MetMalaysia will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates, while urging the public to seek verified information through its official website, the myCuaca mobile app, social media channels, or the hotline at 1300-22-1638.

No casualties or property damage have been reported. – Bernama