LAHAD DATU: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the waters off Sandakan at 9.11pm Tuesday, with tremors felt in several areas along Sabah’s east coast, including Lahad Datu, Semporna and Tawau.
According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the earthquake occurred at coordinates 4.9 degrees North and 118.7 degrees East.
The epicentre was located about 48 kilometres east of Lahad Datu at a depth of 10 kilometres.
Tremors were felt by residents in Lahad Datu and several other areas along Sabah’s east coast, including Semporna and Tawau.
MetMalaysia said it would continue to monitor the situation following the earthquake.
