M7.1 Earthquake 57 km NNW of Kota Belud, Malaysia — February 22, 2026
2026-02-22 16:57:46 UTC (2026-02-22) · approx. 12:57 AM UTC+8 local
Felt by 59 people across nearby locations. Maximum shaking intensity MMI 4.6 (moderate).
On February 22, 2026 at 16:57 UTC, a magnitude 7.1 deep-focus earthquake struck 57 km NNW of Kota Belud, Malaysia, at a depth of 629.0 km and coordinates 6.8541°, 116.2942°. The earthquake was reported felt by 59 peopleacross nearby locations, with a maximum shaking intensity of Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) 4.6 (moderate). The USGS PAGER system issued a green alert level for this event, indicating no significant casualties or damage expected. This earthquake was detected by 222 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 791, making it a moderate-impact event.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 48 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity
Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 59 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
116.2942°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 7.1 earthquake near Kota Belud, Malaysia?
The magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck 57 km NNW of Kota Belud, Malaysia on February 22, 2026 at 16:57 UTC had a depth of 629.0 km. It was felt by 59 people with maximum shaking intensity of MMI 4.6 (moderate). For context, this was a strong earthquake capable of causing significant damage.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 6.8541°, 116.2942°, which is 57 km NNW of Kota Belud, Malaysia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 7.1 earthquakes can continue for months to years and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sasz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 22, 2026). M7.1 Earthquake 57 km NNW of Kota Belud, Malaysia — February 22, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sasz/