Strong earthquake hits Sulawesi, tremors felt in Tawau, Lahad Datu

24 Jul 2025 • 11:13 AM MYT
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A strong earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck the Minahassa Peninsula in Sulawesi. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

KUALA LUMPUR - A strong earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck the Minahassa Peninsula in Sulawesi at 4.50 am today, the Meteorological Department reported.

It said in a statement that the quake, with a depth of 131 km occurred about 120 km west of Gorontalo, Indonesia.

It also said that tremors were felt in Tawau and Lahad Datu, Sabah.

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A strong earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck the Minahassa Peninsula in Sulawesi. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

However, there is no tsunami threat to Malaysia, it added. - BERNAMA

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