795 Major Deep Large Earthquake 7.1 Malaysia Region

22 Feb 2026A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Malaysia region, 385 miles deep, posing no tsunami threat. This deep earthquake, the fourth large event in the past 24-48 hours, raises concerns for potential larger activity in the surrounding areas, particularly the Philippines, Japan, and the Philippine Trench. The recent uptick in seismic activity coincides with a coronal hole facing Earth.