M1.0
Depth:
10.0 km
M1.0 Earthquake near Ranau, Sabah (Malaysia)
About this earthquake
On February 28, 2026 at 23:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Ranau, 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.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (79 km)
Regional average: 79 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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