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Sabah's Keningau fault zone shows seismic activity; larger quake risk assessed

A series of small earthquakes, including a magnitude-3.4 tremor on September 3, has struck Keningau in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, where fault lines are poorly understood. Scientists warn that a larger quake could have devastating local consequences, though no serious damage has been reported. The activity highlights a gap in seismic monitoring and preparedness in the region.

South China Morning Postabout 20 hours agoMYengCredibility 28%View source

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Mosaic Score4.8
Confidence0.5
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.3

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KeningauSabahMalaysian Borneo
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