Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Johor · Batu Pahat
Country overviewMalaysia · Johor
M2.8 Earthquake near Batu Pahat, Johor (Malaysia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Batu Pahat, Johor (Malaysia) on September 29, 2026 at 17:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
bb3e5ec9f3c868458516145cbd69e706a0e08b82
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-29 17:36:24 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.80520,
102.85240
Temperature
25.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (56.7 km)
Regional average: 56.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 32 Catalogue entries
Of 31 other entries for this area and period, 11 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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