M2.4 Depth: 24.7 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Beluran, Sabah (Malaysia)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 06:39:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Beluran, Sabah (Malaysia) on February 25, 2026 at 06:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
24.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-25 06:39:55 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.98330, 117.59500
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.7 km
Shallow
24.7 km
24.7 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.

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