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M1.8 Depth: 35.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near SABAH, MALAYSIA

UTC time: 2026-03-07 21:35:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 7, 2026 at 21:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near SABAH, MALAYSIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
35.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-07 21:35:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.17340, 116.93130
Temperature
19.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.8 km
Shallow
35.8 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

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