Weak earthquake detected in Ranau

A weak earthquake, measuring 2.8 on the Richter scale was detected in Ranau, Sabah at 2.56pm today.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department, in a statement, today, said that the earthquake occurred 15km west of Ranau.

According to the statement, the weak earthquake, at a depth of 10km, did not pose a tsunami threat to Malaysia but is believed to have caused tremors in the Ranau district.

Meanwhile, the Sabah Fire and Rescue Department, in a statement, said that it received a call about the incident at 3.17pm today, and a team from the Ranau Fire and Rescue Station was deployed to carry out patrols around the district.

“The team found that the situation was under control and no casualties were reported, and the operation was ended at 4.30pm today,” read the statement.

- Bernama

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