Tremors in Sabah east coast after Sulu Sea quake


KOTA KINABALU: Mild tremors were felt in parts of east coast Sabah after a 5.6 magnitude undersea earthquake struck the Sulu Sea in The Philippines.

People in high-rise buildings in Sandakan and Lahad Datu felt "movements" lasting for a few seconds following the quake at about 9.40am on Wednesday.

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