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Weak earthquake hits Lahad Datu

The epicentre of the quake was 28km east of Lahad Datu

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 28 Sep 2020 8:33AM

Weak earthquake hits Lahad Datu
The earthquake's magnitude recorded 3.0 on the Richter scale - The Vibes pic, September 28, 2020

KUALA LUMPUR — A weak earthquake of 3.0 magnitude was detected in Lahad Datu, Sabah, at 11.10pm yesterday.

The Malaysian Meteorology Department (MetMalaysia) stated that the weak tremor could possibly be felt in Lahad Datu, Kunak and Samporna.

The epicentre of the quake was at 28 kilometre east of Lahad Datu at a depth of 9km.

It did not pose a tsunami threat. — Bernama, September 28, 2020

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