Quake strikes Sulawesi Sea, felt in Tawau
January 29, 2021
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By Bernama - January 29, 2021 @ 8:39am
KUALA LUMPUR: A weak earthquake, measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale, was detected in the Sulawesi Sea at 1.42am today.
In a statement, The Malaysian Meteorology Department (MetMalaysia) said the tremor could possibly be felt in Tawau, Sabah.
The epicentre of the quake was 197 kilometres south of Semporna and at a depth of 141 kilometres.
MetMalaysia will continue to monitor the situation. - BERNAMA