# Seismic activity in Sabah, Malaysia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/seismic-activity-in-sabah-malaysia > Updated: 2026-09-26T02:42:39.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. In September 2026, the Sabah region of Malaysia experienced two separate low-magnitude earthquakes. On September 3, a 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Keningau district at a depth of 10 kilometers. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) identified the event as a release of local tectonic energy. Authorities conducted inspections of police and health offices, reporting no injuries, fires, or structural damage. On September 26, a 3.3-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Kinabatangan and Kuamut regions at a depth of 118 kilometers. The epicenter was located approximately 32 kilometers southwest of Tongod. Following the tremor, the Kinabatangan Fire and Rescue Station patrolled high-risk areas, including Bukit Garam Point and the Sabah Economic Development Corporation premises, but reported no casualties or structural collapses. METMalaysia confirmed there was no tsunami threat. Director-General Dr. Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip noted that while the department can disseminate information within six minutes of detection, current technology cannot predict the timing, location, or magnitude of earthquakes. METMalaysia continues to maintain 24-hour surveillance using 28 monitoring stations across the state. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Sabah earthquake: Magnitude 3.3 tremor hits Kinabatangan A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck Kinabatangan, Sabah, on September 26. No damage or tsunami threat was reported, and MET Malaysia continues 24-hour monitoring via 28 seismic stations. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/earthquake-hits-sabah-malaysia-with-no-tsunami-threat ### 2026-09-03: Keningau, Sabah hit by 3.4-magnitude earthquake A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Keningau, Sabah, on September 3. No injuries or structural damage were reported, and authorities confirmed there is no tsunami threat. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keningau-sabah-hit-by-34-magnitude-earthquake --- Cite as: Seismic activity in Sabah, Malaysia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/seismic-activity-in-sabah-malaysia