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.
Sandakan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 35 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 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sandakan in 2015. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sandakan 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 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 | 31 | 88.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 8.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 2.86% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Dec 21, 2015 02:47 local time (Asia/Kuching timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 250 kilometers (155 mi) south-southwest of Sandakan, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sandakan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Aug 11, 1923 08:16, 67 kilometers (42 mi) south-southwest of Sandakan. It is the strongest earthquake near Sandakan 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 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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sandakan on the evening of November 15, 2025 at 19:52 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 168km west of Sandakan at a depth of 10km under land. 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 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sandakan on the morning of August 11, 1923 at 08:16 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 67km south-southeast of Sandakan at a depth of 35km under land. 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, 35 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sandakan. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 104 days.
