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M2.5 Earthquake near Lahad Datu, Sabah (Malaysia)

UTC time: 2026-09-26 01:19:42 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Lahad Datu, Sabah (Malaysia) on September 26, 2026 at 01:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

ID
0f597d734d3c40bd771e7e5ba580b4678b071dbc
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-26 01:19:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Malaysia
State
Sabah
City
Lahad Datu
County
Lahad Datu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.11920, 117.75770
Temperature
29.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (56.7 km)
Regional average: 56.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 32 Catalogue entries

Of 31 other entries for this area and period, 18 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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