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Malaysians urged to stay vigilant as experts highlight Sabah as most vulnerable to earthquakes despite location outside Pacific Ring of Fire. 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Despite being outside the Pacific Ring of Fire, Malaysia is not completely immune to the risk of earthquakes.
Therefore, it is crucial to remain vigilant for tremors caused by earthquakes in neighbouring countries.

Institute of Geology Malaysia’s president Abd Rasid Jaapar said that while Malaysia is not situated along the collision zone of major tectonic plates — reducing the risk of major earthquakes — several minor tremors have been recorded in certain areas over recent decades.

“Earthquakes are unpredictable in both location and magnitude. The risk exists — for instance, Bukit Tinggi once experienced a 3.8-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale. However, at present, there is no significant earthquake risk in Peninsular Malaysia,” he said.