Overview
- USGS and EMSC measured magnitude 7.1 at about 620 km depth off Kota Belud near Sabah, with MetMalaysia estimating 6.8.
- The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center said the quake posed no tsunami threat due to its depth.
- USGS issued a Green alert, signaling a low likelihood of casualties and major economic losses.
- Light to moderate shaking was reported across northern Borneo, the southern Philippines and Brunei, with residents in Sabah describing brief swaying.
- Meteorological Service Singapore confirmed minor ground motions about 1,500 km away as authorities reported no injuries or damage and continued monitoring.