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M2.4 Depth: 199.3 km

M2.4 Earthquake near SABAH, MALAYSIA (Malaysia)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 02:01:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near SABAH, MALAYSIA (Malaysia) on October 16, 2025 at 02:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 199 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
199.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 02:01:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Malaysia
City
Sabah
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.03340, 116.58630
Temperature
30.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 199.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 199.3 km
Intermediate
199.3 km
199.3 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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