M5.0 earthquake: Semporna, Malaysia
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Semporna, Malaysia on October 6, 2026. It was recorded at 01:11 PM UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.0
mww · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
01:11:22 PM
October 6, 2026
Source
USGS
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 57 km from Lahad Datu.
- Lahad Datu · 57 km E
- Tawau · 124 km NE
- Sandakan · 132 km SE
- Tarakan · 221 km NE
- Kota Kinabalu · 324 km E
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 7 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M5.7 earthquake on November 2, 1994.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 6, 2026 earthquake near Semporna, Malaysia?
The earthquake occurred near Semporna, Malaysia at 4.895° N, 118.825° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Lahad Datu, about 57 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Semporna, Malaysia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.0 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Semporna, Malaysia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.