Latest earthquakes near Sandakan, Sabah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sandakan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sandakan, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sandakan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sandakan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sandakan 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).
Sandakan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sandakan, 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 Sandakan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sandakan 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 | 23 | 85.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 11.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 3.7% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sandakan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sandakan occurred on Feb 23, 2026 00:57 local time (Asia/Kuching timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 233 kilometers (145 mi) west-northwest of Sandakan, at a depth of 629 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sandakan in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sandakan, 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 Sandakan.
Nearest earthquakes from Sandakan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sandakan, 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 Sandakan.
When was the last earthquake in Sandakan, Sabah?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sandakan on the night of April 1, 2026 at 05:23 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 171km south of Sandakan at a depth of 10km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sandakan, Sabah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sandakan, Sabah?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sandakan on the night of February 23, 2026 at 00:57 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 233km west-northwest of Sandakan at a depth of 629km under water in the South China Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sandakan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sandakan, Sabah?
In the past 10 years, 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sandakan. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 135 days.
