A 3.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor at 4:12pm on August 25, 2026, according to multiple sources [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. The quake’s epicentre was located at 1.7 degrees north latitude and 102.8 degrees east longitude, about 18 kilometres southwest of Batu Pahat and 104 kilometres northwest of Tanjung Balai-Meral in Indonesia [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres beneath the surface [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) stated, "There is no tsunami threat to Malaysia," reassuring the public about safety concerns [2].
This quake marks the fifth detected off the Batu Pahat coast in 2026. Previous seismic events include a 3.1 magnitude tremor on April 4 and a 3.3 magnitude quake on June 21, illustrating ongoing low-level seismic activity in the region [1, 3].
MetMalaysia encourages residents who felt the tremors to submit feedback through its online survey form, helping officials monitor earthquake impact and response [1, 3].
