Mild quake in Lahad Datu

29 Sep 2020 • 11:34 AM MYT
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Kuala Lumpur: A weak earthquake of 3.0 magnitude was detected in Lahad Datu, Sabah, at 11.10pm Sunday.

The Malaysian Meteorology Department (MetMalaysia), in a statement, said 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 nine kilometre.

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It did not pose a tsunami threat.