Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sabah · Kitaih
Country overviewMalaysia · Sabah
M1.6 Earthquake near Kitaih, Sabah (Malaysia)
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About this earthquake
On January 23, 2026 at 12:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Malaysia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 32 Catalogue entries
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