A MODERATE earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck the waters off Sandakan, Sabah, at 9.11pm on Tuesday, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
MetMalaysia said the earthquake occurred at coordinates 4.9 degrees North and 118.7 degrees East, with its epicentre located about 48 kilometres east of Lahad Datu at a depth of 10 kilometres.
“Shaking was felt along the east coast of Sabah, Malaysia. The Malaysian Meteorological Department will continue to monitor the situation,” it said in a Facebook post last night.
MetMalaysia also urged members of the public who felt the tremors to complete an official questionnaire to assist with the collection of field information. - October 7, 2026
