3.3-magnitude earthquake hits Kinabatangan
KINABATANGAN: A weak earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale hit Kuamut here at 5.32am today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
At 5:32am today, a minor 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Kinabatangan region, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department. The tremor's epicenter was located at 5.1 degrees north latitude and 116.8 degrees east longitude, situated 118km below the surface. The quake's origin point was approximately 223km northwest of Tarakan, Indonesia, and 32km southwest of Tongod, Sabah. Despite the earthquake's occurrence, MetMalaysia stated that the event did not present any tsunami risk to Malaysia.
Kinabatangan Fire and Rescue Station chief Suriyadi Drawis reported that a team of six firefighters conducted patrols and monitoring in the area following the incident. The team inspected various locations including the Sabah Economic Development Corporation (Sedco), Bukit Garam Library, Bukit Garam Point, and other potentially hazardous areas.
Drawis informed that the inspection did not reveal any structural damage or collapses to the buildings they examined. He also advised local residents to stay vigilant for potential aftershocks.
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