Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 29.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sabah · Kampung Kiau Nuluh
Country overviewMalaysia · Sabah
M1.5 Earthquake near Kampung Kiau Nuluh, Sabah (Malaysia)
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About this earthquake
On October 19, 2026 at 04:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Kampung Kiau Nuluh, Sabah (Malaysia). With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
da4b8f18c05589863319c20586fa21ae19f4d958
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
29.4 km
UTC time
2026-10-19 04:19:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Kampung Kiau Nuluh
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.07990,
116.51680
Temperature
20.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29.4 km
29.4 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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