Ranau records weak 3.5-magnitude earthquake, tremors felt in surrounding areas

For illustration purposes only. A weak 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck about 14 kilometres south of Ranau, Sabah, with tremors reportedly felt in the district and surrounding areas. — Unsplash pic

First Published: Saturday, 03 Oct 2026 1:02 PM MYT

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 3 — A weak earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale occurred in the Panginatan area of ​​Ranau at 10.57am today.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the earthquake’s epicentre was detected at coordinates 5.9° North and 116.7° East, at a depth of 13 kilometres.

According to MetMalaysia, the epicentre was located approximately 14 kilometres south of Ranau.

“Tremors from the incident were reportedly felt by residents in the Ranau district and surrounding areas,” the department said.

MetMalaysia confirmed it would continue to closely monitor the situation following the earthquake.

Meanwhile, MetMalaysia has requested the public specifically those who felt the tremors to complete a questionnaire via the official link https://forms.gle/cYMVjU7DYeKBV3ZbA to assist in the collection of field data.

Ranau is a district in the interior of Sabah, located 106 kilometres east of Kota Kinabalu, and is home to Mount Kinabalu. — Bernama