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.
Recent Sabah Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sabah. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sabah 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).
Sabah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 33 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 3 earthquakes per year
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 | 29 | 87.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 9.09% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 3.03% |
| 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 Feb 23, 2026 00:57 local time (Asia/Kuching timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 96 kilometers (60 mi) north-northeast of Kota Kinabalu, at a depth of 629 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sabah in the list below.
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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sabah on the night of April 1, 2026 at 05:23 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 54km east of Tawau at a depth of 10km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. 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 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sabah on the night of February 23, 2026 at 00:57 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 96km north-northeast of Kota Kinabalu at a depth of 629km under water in the South China Sea. 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, 33 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sabah. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 111 days.
