7.1-magnitude quake strikes off eastern Malaysia
The quake occurred at 12:57am (local time)
Map showing the epicentre of the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sabah, Malaysia, at 12:57 AM local time on 23 February 2026. Photo: Collected.
A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck early today (23 February) off Malaysia's Sabah state on Borneo island, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The epicentre was located less than 100 kilometres northeast of Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, at a depth of 619.8 kilometres, the agency said.
The quake occurred at 12:57am (local time). There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
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With inputs from agency
