1976 Sabah earthquake

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1976 Sabah earthquake
1976 Sabah earthquake is located in Malaysia
1976 Sabah earthquake
Date 26 July 1976 (1976-07-26)
Origin time 10:56 MST (UTC+08:00)[1]
Magnitude 6.2 (Mw)[1]
Depth 15 km (9.3 mi)[1]
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Type Normal
Areas affected West Coast & Interior Division (Mount Kinabalu area), Sabah, East Malaysia
Max. intensity VII (Very strong)[2]

The 1976 Sabah earthquake occurred at 10:56 am on 26 July near Lahad Datu in the eastern portion of Sabah, Malaysia.[1] The moment magnitude was 6.2, making it the largest earthquake in Malaysia recorded by seismic instruments. While slightly larger than the 2015 Sabah earthquake (Mw 6.0), the 1976 event caused less extensive damage.

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