Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sabah · Kitaih
Country overviewMalaysia · Sabah
M1.7 Earthquake near Kitaih, Sabah (Malaysia)
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About this earthquake
On September 6, 2026 at 02:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Kitaih, 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
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Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (60.1 km)
Regional average: 60.1 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
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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Country (24h)
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