Latest earthquakes near Tawau, Sabah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tawau? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tawau, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tawau Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tawau. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tawau 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).
Tawau Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tawau, 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 Tawau in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tawau 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 | 21 | 95.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 4.55% |
| 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 Tawau
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tawau occurred on Mar 8, 2018 21:06 local time (Asia/Kuching timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 251 kilometers (156 mi) north-west of Tawau, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tawau in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Apr 19, 1923 10:30, 197 kilometers (122 mi) north-west of Tawau. It is the strongest earthquake near Tawau 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 Tawau, 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 Tawau.
Nearest earthquakes from Tawau
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tawau, 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 Tawau.
When was the last earthquake in Tawau, Sabah?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tawau 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 Tawau, Sabah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tawau, Sabah?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tawau on the morning of April 19, 1923 at 10:30 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 197km south-southwest of Tawau at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tawau since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tawau, Sabah?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tawau. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
