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M2.4 Depth: 29.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Sabah (Malaysia)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 04:59:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Sabah (Malaysia) on January 28, 2026 at 04:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 04:59:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Malaysia
State
Sabah
City
Sabah
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.16250, 116.03440
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — shallower than the regional average (79 km)
Regional average: 79 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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