Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 20.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sabah · Nalapak
Country overviewMalaysia · Sabah
M1.4 Earthquake near Nalapak, Sabah (Malaysia)
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About this earthquake
On August 23, 2026 at 05:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Nalapak, Sabah (Malaysia). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
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Details
Depth profile
Shallow
20.4 km
20.4 km — shallower than the regional average (51.7 km)
Regional average: 51.7 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
Malaysia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 32 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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