Deep-Sea 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Sabah at 1 a.m.
The earthquake struck just 49km west of Kudat at a depth of 678km, nudging people awake less than an hour past midnight.
Deep-Sea 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Sabah at 1 a.m.The earthquake struck just 49km west of Kudat at a depth of 678km, nudging people awake less than an hour past midnight.
A tsunami as high as 3m could hit Japan's northeastern coast after the earthquake occurred offshore, says the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Deputy minister Huang Tiong Sii says besides Johor, Pahang, Terengganu, Perak, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah and Sarawak are at risk of earthquakes.
The earthquake was detected at about 9.04am, with its epicentre 25km southwest of Batu Pahat.
Reports say more than 800 people have been killed, and widespread damage caused by the 6.0-magnitude quake which struck late on Sunday night.
KUALA LUMPUR: Popular host and actor Awal Ashaari, who is currently on holiday with his family in Japan, has confirmed that all are safe despite the earthquake that hit the nation yesterday.
KUALA LUMPUR: Popular host and actor Awal Ashaari, who is currently on holiday with his family in Japan, has confirmed that all are safe despite the earthquake that hit the nation yesterday.