KOTA KINABALU (Bernama): A weak earthquake with a magnitude of 2.7 on the Richter scale was reported to have occurred in Kundasang, Ranau at 8.42pm on Thursday (May 13).
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said in a statement that the quake happened 13km west of Ranau town.
It added that the weak quake, which occurred at a depth of 10km, might have caused tremors to be felt around Kundasang and other areas in Ranau district.
Last month, Ranau was struck by three weak earthquakes - on April 18 (magnitude of 2.8), the next day (magnitude 2.7) and April 23 (magnitude 2.5).
Meanwhile, a Sabah Fire and Rescue Department spokesman, when contacted, said they did not receive any emergency reports regarding the quake. - Bernama
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said in a statement that the quake happened 13km west of Ranau town.
It added that the weak quake, which occurred at a depth of 10km, might have caused tremors to be felt around Kundasang and other areas in Ranau district.
Last month, Ranau was struck by three weak earthquakes - on April 18 (magnitude of 2.8), the next day (magnitude 2.7) and April 23 (magnitude 2.5).
Meanwhile, a Sabah Fire and Rescue Department spokesman, when contacted, said they did not receive any emergency reports regarding the quake. - Bernama
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