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Seismic activity in Sabah, Malaysia

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In September 2026, the Sabah region of Malaysia experienced two separate low-magnitude earthquakes. On September 3, a 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Keningau district at a depth of 10 kilometers. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) identified the event as a release of local tectonic energy. Authorities conducted inspections of police and health offices, reporting no injuries, fires, or structural damage. On September 26, a 3.3-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Kinabatangan and Kuamut ~~regions. This tremor originated~~ regions at a ~~significantly deeper level~~ depth of 118 kilometers. The epicenter was located approximately 32 kilometers southwest of Tongod. Following the tremor, the Kinabatangan Fire and Rescue Station patrolled high-risk areas, including Bukit Garam Point and the Sabah Economic Development Corporation premises, but reported no casualties or structural collapses. METMalaysia confirmed there was no tsunami threat. ~~Local fire and rescue teams inspected various public premises, finding no building collapses~~ Director-General Dr. Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip noted that while the department can disseminate information within six minutes of detection, current technology cannot predict the timing, location, or ~~casualties.~~ magnitude of earthquakes. METMalaysia continues to maintain 24-hour surveillance using 28 monitoring stations across the state.

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