Weak earthquake recorded near Keningau as slight tremor shakes Sabah

A WEAK earthquake was reported in the Keningau district this morning at 8.32 am, with tremors also felt across several surrounding areas.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) confirmed in a statement today that the earthquake registered a magnitude of 2.0 at a depth of 10 kilometres.

The epicentre of the quake was pinpointed at coordinates 5.9 degrees North and 116.5 degrees East, which places it approximately 22 kilometres north of Tambunan, Sabah.

MetMalaysia reassured the public that no tsunami threat was detected following the tremor.

Members of the public who experienced the tremor are requested to complete a questionnaire at the link https://forms.gle/jr6DGx9pNxcrwv3T8 for further record and monitoring purposes. - October 15, 2025