KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5- A mild earthquake was reported to have struck Tawau, Sabah at 4.54 am today.

In a statement, The Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) said that the earthquake was recorded at a position of 4.5° North and 118.1° East with a magnitude of 2.7 on the Richter scale.

Its epicentre was located 17 kilometers north of Tawau at a depth of 10 kilometers.

Tremors from the earthquake were also felt around the Tawau area.

People who experienced the tremors are requested to fill out a questionnaire via the following link - https://forms.gle/BuhTW8K4B8op9rRx6.