The people of Sabah, especially those in Lahad Datu, are advised to not panic or speculate on claims of an imminent 'big earthquake' in the area and its surroundings.
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Natural Disaster Research Centre (PKBA) head Prof Kawi Dugan said residents should remain vigilant and obtain the right information from the agency which monitors earthquakes in the country.
"PKBA along with other government agencies are ready to help provide expert assistance through education and awareness seminars on the dangers of earthquakes in Sabah, as a preliminary measure," he said in a statement here today.
He was commenting on a series of small-magnitude earthquakes off the coast of Teluk Darvel near the town of Lahad Datu, Sabah on Feb 16, March 1 and 4, which were deemed to be natural occurrences for the release of seismic energy stored on a small scale in the area.
The incidents went viral on social media with speculation that there will be a larger earthquake in the area, probably comparable to or stronger than the earthquake at Mount Kinabalu on June 5, 2015, raising the concern of the population in and around Lahad Datu.
Kawi said based on the current scientific studies, records and facts on earthquakes, it was still not possible for experts to exactly forecast the occurrence of an earthquake.
- Bernama
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