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NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AGENCY
5.0-magnitude quake strikes Sandakan’s waters
- Admin UKK
- Berita
PETALING JAYA:A moderate earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck in the waters of Sandakan, Sabah, tonight, said the meteorological department.
In a Facebook post, the department said the quake occurred at 9.11pm some 48km east of Lahad Datu at a depth of 10km.
“Tremors were felt around the east coast of Sabah. The meteorological department will continue to monitor the situation,” it added.
This is the latest in a string of minor earthquakes reported in Sabah over the past two weeks, after a 3.3-magnitude quake in Kuamut on Sept 26 and another measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale in Ranau three days ago.