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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit Java,

Indonesia, says MetMalaysia

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Sunday, 28 Apr 2024 11:15 AM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR: A strong earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale was detected in Java
Islands, Indonesia at 12.29am on Sunday (April 28).

The Meteorological Department of Malaysia (MetMalaysia) in a statement said that the epicentre
was located at 8.2 degrees south and 107.2 degrees east which is 147km south of Sukabumi, at a
depth of 70km.

A preliminary assessment found that there is no tsunami threat to Malaysia, according to

MetMalaysia in a statement here on Sunday. - Bernama

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