The higher education ministry said the quake left cracks in the walls of the Segamat community college building, although its main structure was unaffected.

“A forensic investigation on the building will be held soon involving officers from the Johor Bahru public works department. Therefore, the college will have its classes online from today to Wednesday as a precautionary measure,” it said in a statement.

The ministry said the Segamat community college 2 was also ordered to hold classes online so that checks could be conducted on its buildings, including two dormitory blocks which house over 200 students.

The college’s office will operate as usual.

The meteorological department said the earthquake occurred at around 6.13am yesterday, 5km west of Segamat at a depth of 10km. Tremors were also felt in parts of Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and southern Pahang.

There were no casualties from the quake although some Segamat residents reported minor damage to their property.