Mild earthquake in Lahad Datu

A mild earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale occurred in Lahad Datu, Sabah at 6.26 am today.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department said in a statement that the epicentre of the quake was 25 kilometres north-east of Kunak, Sabah.

"The tremor could have been felt in the Lahad Datu area and the Meteorological Department was monitoring the development," the statement said here today. - BERNAMA