Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 15.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sabah
Country overviewMalaysia
M1.9 Earthquake near SABAH, MALAYSIA (Malaysia)
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About this earthquake
On October 27, 2025 at 15:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near SABAH, MALAYSIA (Malaysia). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
15.5 km
15.5 km — shallower than the regional average (51.7 km)
Regional average: 51.7 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 32 Catalogue entries
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