A seismic event with a magnitude of 7.1 was recorded in waters near Kota Belud, Malaysia, according to data provided by the United States Geological Survey. According to reports from RTHK, the earthquake occurred at 12:57 PM Hong Kong time (UTC+8), at a depth of approximately 620 kilometers beneath the ocean surface. This depth, typical of deep earthquakes, suggests that the seismic activity originated from the deeper layers of the Earth’s crust, which explains its significant magnitude in the region.
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Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Recorded Near Kota Belud, Malaysia
A seismic event with a magnitude of 7.1 was recorded in waters near Kota Belud, Malaysia, according to data provided by the United States Geological Survey. According to reports from RTHK, the earthquake occurred at 12:57 PM Hong Kong time (UTC+8), at a depth of approximately 620 kilometers beneath the ocean surface. This depth, typical of deep earthquakes, suggests that the seismic activity originated from the deeper layers of the Earth’s crust, which explains its significant magnitude in the region.