Major earthquake · February 22, 2026

M 7.1 Earthquake, 57 km NNW of Kota Belud, Malaysia

A magnitude 7.1 (mww) earthquake struck 57 km NNW of Kota Belud, Malaysia on February 22, 2026 at 16:57 UTC, at a depth of about 629 km (391 mi), according to the USGS. 59 people sent "Did You Feel It?" reports. The USGS PAGER alert level is green.

Updated May 12, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT (USGS snapshot)

M 7.1 mww PAGER Green Tsunami flag set Reviewed by a seismologist

This is not an early-warning system. For tsunami warnings see tsunami.gov; for emergencies follow local authorities.

Event details
Magnitude	7.1 mww (Major)
Time (UTC)	Feb 22, 2026, 16:57:46 UTC
U.S. Eastern Time	Feb 22, 2026, 11:57 AM EST
Location	57 km NNW of Kota Belud, Malaysia
Coordinates	6.854° N, 116.294° E
Depth	629.0 km (390.8 mi), deep
Felt reports	59 "Did You Feel It?" responses · max reported intensity 2.7
ShakeMap intensity	MMI 4.6 (estimated maximum)
Tsunami flag	Yes (see note below)
PAGER alert	Green
USGS event ID	us6000sasz

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, event us6000sasz. Last updated by the USGS May 12, 2026, 17:28:08 UTC.

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What the numbers mean

Tsunami flag: The USGS sets this flag for large events in oceanic regions. It does not mean a tsunami happened or will happen. Official tsunami warnings come from the NOAA Tsunami Warning Centers at tsunami.gov.
PAGER alert: An automatic USGS estimate of likely fatalities and economic losses: green (little or none), yellow, orange, or red (highest). It can change as more data arrives.
Felt reports: People who felt shaking can describe it through the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey on the event page. The count grows for hours or days after an event.
Local time: The local time at the epicenter is not shown because the area spans more than one time zone or is offshore.

After an earthquake

Expect aftershocks. If you are near the coast and feel strong or long shaking, move to high ground right away without waiting for an official warning. Check on neighbors and follow instructions from local emergency officials.

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