1976 Sabah earthquake
| Magnitude | 6.3 (Mw)[2] |
|---|---|
| Depth | 15 km (9.3 mi)[1] |
| Epicenter | 4°57′22″N 118°18′29″E / 4.956°N 118.308°E[1] |
| Type | Normal |
| Areas affected | Tawau Division & Sandakan Division, Sabah, East Malaysia |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong)[3] |
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 6.3 earthquake is one of the strongest in Malaysia to be recorded by seismic instruments.[2] It had a focal mechanism corresponding to strike-slip faulting.[4] While slightly larger than the 2015 Sabah earthquake (Mw 6.0), the 1976 event caused less extensive damage, in the form of cracks on several buildings and ground cracks.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "USGS Event Summary". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ^ a b ISC (27 June 2022), ISC-GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue (1900–2009), Version 9.1, International Seismological Centre
- doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K
- ^ International Seismological Centre. On-line Bulletin. Thatcham, United Kingdom. [Event 711657].
- ^ "Gempa bumi kuat diramal landa Sabah lagi" [A strong earthquake is predicted to hit Sabah again]. bharian.com.my (in Malay). 23 August 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
External links
- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.