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Weak quake rumbles Ranau in early morning

MetMalaysia to continue monitoring situation after 3.7-magnitude tremblor

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 31 Aug 2023 10:03AM

Weak quake rumbles Ranau in early morning
MetMalaysia says the epicentre of the 5-km-deep quake was 13-km northwest of Ranau (pic for illustration purposes only). – AFP pic, August 31, 2023

KOTA KINABALU – A weak 3.7-magnitude earthquake was detected in Ranau at 7.13am today.

The Meteorological Department, in a statement, said the epicentre of the quake, at a depth of 5km, was 13-km northwest of Ranau and the tremor could be felt in Ranau and the surrounding area.

The department will continue to monitor the situation, read the statement. – Bernama, August 31, 2023

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