Back to map
M3.8 Depth: 80.6 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Sabah (Malaysia)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 04:42:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 8, 2026 at 04:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Sabah (Malaysia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 81 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
80.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 04:42:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Malaysia
State
Sabah
City
Sabah
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.81880, 116.52380
Temperature
27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 80.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 80.6 km
Intermediate
80.6 km
80.6 km — close to 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

Historic earthquake map · Malaysia

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Malaysia

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
613
Country (24h)
Malaysia
0
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share