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Tuesday, 6 September 2011

Tremors From Sumatra Quake Felt In Peninsular Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- A strong 6.7- magnitude earthquake shook north Sumatra, Indonesia this morning, sending tremors in several parts of Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Kedah and Penang.

In a statement, the Malaysian Meteorological Department said the 1.55am earthquake's epicentre was 127km southwest of Binjai, north of Sumatra and 363km southwest of Pangkor Island, Perak.

No tsunami alert was issued for Malaysia.

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