M1.4
Depth:
20.4 km
M1.4 Earthquake near Nalapak, Sabah (Malaysia)
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.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Malaysia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.7.
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Depth profile
Shallow
20.4 km
20.4 km — shallower than the regional average (72.6 km)
Regional average: 72.6 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
637
Country (24h)
Malaysia
2