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Why Did a Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake Left Malaysia Unscathed?

Why Did a Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake Left Malaysia Unscathed?

On 23rd February 2026, Malaysia faced one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded in its history. A magnitude 6.8 event struck offshore Sabah, the most seismically active state in Malaysia. The event was reported as magnitude 6.8 by MetMalaysia, while the USGS recorded it as magnitude 7.1, with the difference reflecting variations in magnitude estimates …[Read More]