Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sabah
Country overviewMalaysia
M3.5 Earthquake near SABAH, MALAYSIA (Malaysia)
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About this earthquake
On May 10, 2025 at 20:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SABAH, MALAYSIA (Malaysia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Lahad Datu Airport9.2 kmStraight-line distance
Malaysia · LDU · WBKD
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Malaysia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 9 Catalogue entries
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