Sabah jolted by magnitude 6.8 deep-sea earthquake felt across Southeast Asia

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 23 — A strong earthquake measuring magnitude 6.8 struck the waters off the coast of Sabah at 12...

23 Feb, 00:16 — 23 Feb, 01:02

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Why this matters

Sabah, located on the island of Borneo, is part of a seismically active region due to its proximity to the Ring of Fire and various fault lines. While deep-sea earthquakes often pose less direct threat of surface damage, strong tremors can still cause alarm and potential minor damage. This event highlights the ongoing seismic activity and the importance of monitoring for potential impacts on local communities and infrastructure, especially given past significant quakes in the region.

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