KUALA LUMPUR: There is no tsunami threat to Malaysia following a 7.9-magnitude earthquake which struck Sumatra this evening.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department, in a statement tonight, said the 8.49pm (local time) quake will not result in a tsunami in Malaysia despite tremors felt in parts of Selangor and Johor.
Kota Baru, Kelantan was also reportedly affected by tremors.
Following the quake, Indonesia issued a tsunami warning for West Sumatra, North Sumatra and Aceh.
The quake’s epicentre was 808 km (502 miles) southwest of Padang, US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
It was 10 km (six miles) deep.
USGS had originally put the magnitude at 8.2, and then 8.1, before lowering it to 7.9.
Australia had also initially issued a tsunami warning for Cocos Island and Christmas Island while it monitored developments in Australian Coast, including Perth.
“Evacuation was not required on the islands, however people were advised to get out of waters,” said Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.
It said this was due to the risks of dangerous waves and currents.