KUALA LUMPUR: A moderate earthquake of magnitude 5.9 on the Richter scale rocked the Ranau, Sabah at 7:15 this morning.
According to the Center and the National Tsunami Earthquake tremors felt in most parts of Sabah, including Ranau, Tambun, Outback, Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu and Kota Belud.
The quake's epicenter was located 16 km northwest of Ranau.
So far no aftershocks were reported.
However Meteorological Department is monitoring these developments and will update from time to time.
Operations Operations Center (PGO) Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department Sabah (Rescue), when contacted said he now has applied for assistance JBPM air unit to start operation issued a climber in the mountains around Ranau.
This is because the reports received JBPM, the occurrence of rubble that causes obstruction to the climber to descend to a safer area.
In addition, the fire department also monitors the building around Ranau with other government agencies such as the Department of Public Works to determine if it is possible to clear the building.
Currently, the fire department has not received any reports on casualties.
It also mentions the Meteorological Department is monitoring these developments and will update.
Meanwhile, the survey found that social media netizens share some pictures of damage to property other than the upload status is due to vibration.
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