7.1
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M7.1 earthquake near Kudat, Sabah
236 d ago · 22 Feb 2026, 16:57 UTC 57 km NNW of Kota Belud, Malaysia
A tsunami flag was raised for this event. This does not mean a tsunami occurred. Always follow official tsunami warning centres and local authorities.
What happened
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck 57 km NNW of Kota Belud, Malaysia on 22 Feb 2026, 16:57 UTC at a depth of 629 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Major. Can cause serious damage over large areas. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.
The nearest town in our records is Kudat, about 59 km away in Sabah, Malaysia.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC
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