KUALA LUMPUR: A weak earthquake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale hit Ranau, Sabah at 5.11pm yesterday, said the Meteorological Department.
In a statement issued yesterday, the department said the earthquake epicentre at 6.0 North and 116.7 East and four kilometres Northwest of Ranau, had created tremors in the affected area.
“Based on its location and magnitude, the earthquake is not expected to generate a tsunami that could affect the coast of Malaysia,” said the statement.
On June 5, Ranau was hit by a moderate earthquake, measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale, which claimed 18 lives. — Bernama