Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 66.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sabah · Kampung Ulu Monsok
Country overviewMalaysia · Sabah
M1.8 Earthquake near Kampung Ulu Monsok, Sabah (Malaysia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Kampung Ulu Monsok, Sabah (Malaysia) on September 25, 2026 at 13:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 66 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
3954ba53425d8d990b13e185ade3800a12297e6e
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
66.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-25 13:51:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Kampung Ulu Monsok
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.54060,
116.38430
Temperature
18.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
66.1 km
66.1 km — close to 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
Malaysia
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 32 Catalogue entries
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