MetMalaysia keeps 24‑hour watch on Sabah quakes via 28 seismic stations
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 27 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia) is keeping a round-the-clock watch...
Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia) maintains a continuous monitoring system for earthquake activity in Sabah through 28 seismic stations across the state. Director-General Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip highlighted that the stations located closest to the epicenter include Sapulut, Keningau, Sandakan/Telupid, Matupang, and Tenom, all within a range of 56.51 to 93.32 kilometers from the source.
The department can disseminate earthquake information within six minutes of detection; however, predicting earthquakes in terms of time, location, or magnitude remains beyond current technological capabilities, according to the statement. The department also emphasizes that seismic stations are primarily used for detecting and determining earthquake magnitudes post-event.
In the event of a potential tsunami threat, MET Malaysia would issue relevant warnings based on earthquake magnitude and monitoring data. The public is advised to rely solely on MET Malaysia’s official channels for accurate and verified information regarding earthquakes and tsunamis.
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