Malaysian embassy in Jakarta tells Malaysians to stay alert after 6.5 magnitude quake

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck off Jakarta early yesterday, with its epicentre about 6km east of the Thousand Islands at a depth of 376km. The Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta said there was no tsunami threat and no reports of casualties or damage, and urged Malaysians in the city and nearby areas to stay calm and follow official updates. Consular assistance is available through the embassy's phone and WhatsApp lines.