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M2.4 Depth: 167.3 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Tawau, Sabah (Malaysia)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 17:23:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Tawau, Sabah (Malaysia) on January 31, 2026 at 17:23 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 167 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
167.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 17:23:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Malaysia
State
Sabah
City
Tawau
County
Tawau
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.36420, 118.04430
Temperature
21.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 167.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 167.3 km
Intermediate
167.3 km
167.3 km — deeper than 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

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