Kuala lumpur: The tsunami advisory issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today for coastal areas in Tawau, Semporna, Kunak, and Lahad Datu, Sabah, has been lifted: The tsunami advisory issued at 8.36 am on June 8, 2026, was lifted at 12 noon on June 8, 2026, MetMalaysia said in a Facebook post.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, earlier, the department had issued a statement warning that tsunami waves of up to 0.4 metres were expected to hit the coastal areas of the districts between 10.30 am and noon today, following a strong 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao, the Philippines, earlier this morning.

MetMalaysia said the termination of the tsunami advisory is its final update on the earthquake incident unless further developments arise.