RANAU: A weak earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale occurred in the Paginatan area of Ranau at 10:57am, Saturday.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the earthquake’s epicentre was detected at coordinates 5.9° North and 116.7° East, at a depth of 13km.
According to MetMalaysia, the epicentre was located approximately 14km south of Ranau.
“Tremors from the incident were reportedly felt by residents in the Ranau district and surrounding areas,” the department said.
MetMalaysia confirmed it would continue to closely monitor the situation following the earthquake.
Meanwhile, MetMalaysia has requested the public specifically those who felt the tremors to complete a questionnaire via the official link https://forms.gle/cYMVjU7DYeKBV3ZbA to assist in the collection of field data.
