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M1.6 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Kampung Baru-Baru, Sabah (Malaysia)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 05:07:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Kampung Baru-Baru, Sabah (Malaysia) on April 27, 2026 at 05:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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
M1.6
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-27 05:07:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Malaysia
State
Sabah
City
Kampung Baru-Baru
County
Tuaran
Village
Kampung Baru-Baru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.30970, 116.29930
Temperature
31.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (79 km)
Regional average: 79 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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