Latest earthquakes near Sabah, Malaysia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sabah, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sabah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sabah, it will show up within minutes.
Sabah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 41 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sabah, Malaysia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sabah in 2015. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sabah that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sabah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sabah 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 | 37 | 90.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 7.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 2.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sabah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sabah occurred on Dec 21, 2015 02:47 local time (Asia/Kuching timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 72 kilometers (45 mi) south-southwest of Tawau, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sabah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Apr 19, 1923 10:30, 197 kilometers (122 mi) south-southwest of Tawau. It is the strongest earthquake near Sabah in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sabah, Malaysia 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 Sabah.
Earthquakes by city in Sabah
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sabah, Malaysia.
Use this regional Sabah earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Putatan, Keningau, Donggongon, Semporna, Bandar Labuan, Kudat, Ranau, Papar, Beaufort and Kinarut.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sabah.
When was the last earthquake in Sabah, Malaysia?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sabah on the afternoon of November 30, 2025 at 12:18 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 287km south of Tawau at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sabah, Malaysia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sabah, Malaysia?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sabah on the morning of April 19, 1923 at 10:30 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 197km south-southwest of Tawau at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sabah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sabah, Malaysia?
In the past 10 years, 41 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sabah. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 89 days.
