Earthquake · Malaysia
M7.1 earthquake near Kota Belud, Malaysia
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck 57 km NNW of Kota Belud, Malaysia on 22 February 2026 at 16:57 UTC, at a depth of 629 km.
- Magnitude
- 7.1 mww
- When
- 22 February 2026, 16:57 UTC
- Depth
- 629 km
- Location
- 6.85° N, 116.29° E
- Strongest shaking (estimated)
- Intensity V (moderate)
- Felt reports
- 59 people told USGS they felt it
- USGS PAGER alert
- Green
- Tsunami
- The USGS flagged it for possible tsunami. Check the official warning centres
- Source
- USGS event page
What it means
A magnitude 7.1 is a major earthquake; there are about 15 a year worldwide, and they can cause serious damage over a wide area. At 629 km deep it was a deep earthquake, which is often felt only lightly at the surface even when it is large.
The magnitude may be revised as more data comes in. Read Earthquake magnitude explained for what the numbers mean.
Aftershocks
No earthquakes of magnitude 4 or more within 150 km since.
Near the coast, strong or long shaking can be followed by a tsunami: see Tsunami warning signs.
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