Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sabah · Waluhu
Country overviewMalaysia · Sabah
M3.5 Earthquake near Waluhu, Sabah (Malaysia)
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About this earthquake
On October 3, 2026 at 02:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Waluhu, Sabah (Malaysia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than 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 ≥ 3.0 · 10 Catalogue entries
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