Latest earthquakes near Lahad Datu, Sabah today
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Recent Lahad Datu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lahad Datu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lahad Datu 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).
Lahad Datu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lahad Datu, Sabah in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lahad Datu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Lahad Datu 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 | 24 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 7.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lahad Datu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lahad Datu occurred on Mar 8, 2018 21:06 local time (Asia/Kuching timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 226 kilometers (140 mi) west-northwest of Lahad Datu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lahad Datu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Apr 19, 1923 10:30, 294 kilometers (183 mi) west-northwest of Lahad Datu. It is the strongest earthquake near Lahad Datu in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lahad Datu, 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 Lahad Datu.
Nearest earthquakes from Lahad Datu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lahad Datu, 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 Lahad Datu.
When was the last earthquake in Lahad Datu, Sabah?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Lahad Datu on the night of April 1, 2026 at 05:23 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 78km south of Lahad Datu at a depth of 10km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lahad Datu, Sabah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lahad Datu, Sabah?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Lahad Datu on the morning of April 19, 1923 at 10:30 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 294km south-southwest of Lahad Datu at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lahad Datu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lahad Datu, Sabah?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lahad Datu. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
