WEAK EARTHQUAKE DETECTED IN SULAWESI SEA

29 JAN 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: A weak earthquake, measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale, was detected in Sulawesi Sea at 1.42 am today. The Malaysian Meteorology Department (MetMalaysia), in a statement, said the tremor could possibly be felt in Tawau, Sabah. The epicentre of the quake was 197 kilometre south of Semporna and at a depth of 141 kilometres.

MetMalaysia will continue to monitor the situation. - Bernama