A 7.0 magnitude earthquake occurred off the northern coasts of Borneo early Monday morning, as reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The earthquake originated from a focal depth of 633 kilometers and was registered at 00:57 local time, which corresponds to 18:57 Greece time. The epicenter of the quake was located less than 100 kilometers from Kota Kinabalu, the capital city of Sabah province in Malaysia.

In light of the earthquake's strength, the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center stated that there is no tsunami threat associated with this seismic activity, which is critical information considering that significant earthquakes can sometimes trigger dangerous tidal waves. The absence of such a threat allows residents and authorities to respond to the immediate impacts of the earthquake without the added concern of potential tsunami waves impacting coastal regions.

This earthquake highlights the geophysical activity in the region between Borneo and Malaysia, an area that can be affected by tectonic movements due to adjacent fault lines. Such seismic events serve as a reminder of the ongoing geological risks faced by communities in seismic zones. Monitoring will continue as authorities assess the damage and coordinate responses to any aftershocks or related incidents.