Two consecutive earthquakes struck Johor, Malaysia on the morning of the 24th, with magnitudes of 4.1 and 2.8, respectively. No casualties have been reported so far.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department reported that the 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Segamat, Johor, at 6:13 a.m. at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. The tremors were felt in the neighboring states of Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, and Pahang. The other earthquake occurred near Kluang, Johor, at around 9 a.m. The department said both tremors were relatively weak and the public should not be overly concerned.

Johor is a hub for Malaysia’s petrochemical industry. Petronas stated that the earthquakes did not affect gas pipelines or other infrastructure in the area.

Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Zahid said that day that the Malaysian Meteorological Department was investigating the earthquakes. He urged the public to remain calm.

According to Bernama, Azlan, a member of the Malaysian Academy of Sciences, said in an interview that Johor was previously considered a non-seismically active area, and this earthquake reminded Malaysia that it should strengthen its earthquake preparedness.