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TREMORS REPORTED IN PARTS OF S’PORE, POLICE RELEASE ADVISORY

The Singapore Police Force released an advisory statement on Facebook earlier today about the tremors that were reported in some parts of Singapore.

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The tremors had originated from an earthquake that occurred in Sumatra, Indonesia earlier this morning, recording a magnitude of 6/0 on the Richter scale.

The police have advised people who felt the tremors to take cover under a table and keep away from glass items.

Here is their statement in full

ADVISORY ON TREMORS REPORTED IN SINGAPORE

The Meteorological Services has confirmed that an earthquake had occurred in Sumatra on the morning of 25 Feb 2022 (Friday).

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The earthquake recorded a magnitude of 6.0 on the Richter scale. Earth tremors were subsequently felt in certain parts of Singapore at about 9.40am on the same day.

The Police and SCDF have received several calls from the public reporting these tremors.

Members of the public who were indoors and felt the tremors have been advised to take cover under a table and to keep away from items made of glass or any hanging objections.

They were also advised not to use the lift or use any naked light, in case of a gas leak.

For those who were outdoors, they have been advised to keep away from buildings and overhead electric cables.

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