Early Sunday morning (Aug 24), a weak 4.1-magnitude earthquake was captured on video in Malaysia, lasting for several seconds.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department reported that the quake occurred around 6.13am, 5km west of Segamat in Johor, at a depth of 10km, with no tsunami threat.

Footage from CCTV cameras in Segamat showed vehicles being rocked by the earthquake, setting off alarms.

One video from a resident's perspective captured items falling in a living room due to the shaking, while another showed startled birds flying past as a vehicle outside was affected.

The tremors, observed by AsiaOne, lasted up to five seconds, surprising many netizens who described the experience as scary.

Residents shared their experiences, with one person mentioning preparing for prayers and hugging their family during the quake.

Although no injuries or damages were reported, residents were shaken by the sudden event, with one recalling thinking their house was collapsing and quickly evacuating with their family.

Johor's chief minister reassured the public that authorities are monitoring the situation closely and advised staying away from unstable structures.

Interestingly, this isn't the first time Malaysia has experienced earthquakes originating within its borders, with a previous series of minor quakes occurring in the past.