Latest earthquakes near Kota Kinabalu, Sabah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kota Kinabalu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kota Kinabalu, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kota Kinabalu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kota Kinabalu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kota Kinabalu 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).
Kota Kinabalu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kota Kinabalu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kota Kinabalu 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 | 5 | 62.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 25.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kota Kinabalu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 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 Kota Kinabalu.
Nearest earthquakes from Kota Kinabalu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kota Kinabalu.
When was the last earthquake in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kota Kinabalu on the morning of March 27, 2026 at 06:25 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 63km east of Kota Kinabalu at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kota Kinabalu, Sabah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kota Kinabalu, Sabah?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kota Kinabalu, Sabah?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kota Kinabalu. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
