Latest earthquakes near Brunei today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Brunei, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Brunei? If an earthquake is happening right now near Brunei, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Brunei Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Brunei. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Brunei and elsewhere.
Feb 23, 2026 12:57AM
On Monday Night an Unusually powerful M7.0 Earthquake struck in the South China Sea near Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia).
Brunei Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Brunei in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Brunei in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Brunei during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 4 | 57.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 28.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 14.29% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Brunei
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Brunei occurred on Feb 23, 2026 00:57 local time (Asia/Brunei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 259 kilometers (161 mi) north-east of Bandar Seri Begawan, at a depth of 629 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Brunei in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Brunei in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Brunei.
Earthquakes by region of Brunei
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Brunei.
When was the last earthquake in Brunei?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Brunei on the morning of March 27, 2026 at 06:25 local time (Asia/Brunei). The center of this earthquake was located 227km north-east of Bandar Seri Begawan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Brunei in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Brunei?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Brunei on the night of February 23, 2026 at 00:57 local time (Asia/Brunei). The center of this earthquake was located 259km north-east of Bandar Seri Begawan at a depth of 629km under water in the South China Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Brunei since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Brunei?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Brunei. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
