Tremors in Semporna, Tawau after 6.1-magnitude quake hits Sulawesi
MetMalaysia says the earthquake posed no tsunami threat to Malaysia.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Minahassa peninsula in Sulawesi, Indonesia, early today, causing tremors to be felt in several areas of Sabah, Malaysia, including Tawau, Lahad Datu, and Semporna. The epicenter of the quake was located at coordinates 0.1 degrees South and 120.6 degrees East, at a depth of 10 kilometers, approximately 116 kilometers northeast of Palu, Indonesia.
MetMalaysia, Malaysia's meteorological department, confirmed the tremors but stated that the earthquake did not pose a tsunami threat to Malaysia. Earlier, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit northern Sumatra, Indonesia, followed by a 7.7-magnitude quake on Flores Island, both of which were felt in various locations across Malaysia, including Penang and Perak. The earthquakes have left dozens dead and caused significant damage in Indonesia.
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