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M2.3 Depth: 220.9 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Sabah (Malaysia)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 05:21:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 1, 2026 at 05:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Sabah (Malaysia). At around 221 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
220.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 05:21:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Malaysia
State
Sabah
City
Sabah
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.18240, 115.48460
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 220.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 220.9 km
Intermediate
220.9 km
220.9 km — deeper than the regional average (79 km)
Regional average: 79 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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