M4.9 Earthquake 48 km W of Kudat, Malaysia — June 30, 2020
2020-06-30 01:58:30 UTC (2020-06-30) · approx. 9:58 AM UTC+8 local
On June 30, 2020 at 01:58 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 deep-focus earthquake struck 48 km W of Kudat, Malaysia, at a depth of 620.5 km and coordinates 6.9303°, 116.3824°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
116.3824°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Kudat, Malaysia?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 48 km W of Kudat, Malaysia on June 30, 2020 at 01:58 UTC had a depth of 620.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 6.9303°, 116.3824°, which is 48 km W of Kudat, Malaysia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ajc1). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, June 30, 2020). M4.9 Earthquake 48 km W of Kudat, Malaysia — June 30, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ajc1/