Latest earthquakes near Sarawak, Malaysia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sarawak, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sarawak? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sarawak, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sarawak Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sarawak. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sarawak 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).
Sarawak Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sarawak, Malaysia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sarawak in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sarawak 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 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Sarawak
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sarawak occurred on Jan 23, 2026 15:47 local time (Asia/Kuching timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 249 kilometers (155 mi) south-east of Kuching, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sarawak in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sarawak, Malaysia 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 Sarawak.
Earthquakes by city in Sarawak
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sarawak, Malaysia.
Use this regional Sarawak earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Marudi, Mukah, Lawas, Sarikei, Simanggang, Limbang and Kapit.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sarawak.
When was the last earthquake in Sarawak, Malaysia?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sarawak on the evening of March 19, 2026 at 23:01 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 231km south-east of Kuching at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sarawak, Malaysia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sarawak, Malaysia?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sarawak on the afternoon of January 23, 2026 at 15:47 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 249km south-east of Kuching at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sarawak since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sarawak, Malaysia?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sarawak. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
