Tremors from strong quake reach Tawau, Lahad Datu
Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 Text Size: The epicentre of the earthquake. - Pic via Malaysian Meteorological Department | Facebook KOTA KINABALU: A strong earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck the Minahassa Peninsula in Sulawesi at 4.50am on Thursday, about 120km west of Gorontalo, Indonesia. Tremors from the 131km-deep quake were felt in parts of Sabah, including Tawau and Lahad Datu. Authorities have confirmed there is no tsunami threat to Malaysia. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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