Event Brief
M3.4 quake felt in Keningau as Sabah fault risks raised
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 11:12 PM ET
Summary: A magnitude-3.4 earthquake struck beneath Keningau, an inland district of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, and was felt across several parts of the district on September 3. District office staff suspended a meeting and moved to a safe area, with no serious damage reported. Scientists say the faults in the region are poorly understood and a larger quake could be devastating.
WHO: Keningau district office staff
WHAT: A magnitude-3.4 earthquake was felt in Keningau, prompting district office staff to suspend a meeting and move to a safe area; no serious damage was reported.
WHEN: Sep 3, 2026
WHERE: Keningau, Sabah, Malaysia
WHY: The tremor was felt in several parts of Keningau, triggering immediate safety actions by district office staff.
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