Latest earthquakes near Malaysia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Malaysia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Malaysia, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Malaysia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Malaysia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Malaysia and elsewhere.
Feb 23, 2026 12:57AM
On Monday Night an Unusually powerful M7.0 Earthquake struck in the South China Sea near Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia).
Malaysia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 197 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Malaysia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Malaysia roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Malaysia in 2017. A total of 27 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Malaysia that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Malaysia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Malaysia during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 180 | 91.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 8.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Malaysia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Malaysia occurred on Feb 23, 2026 00:57 local time (Asia/Kuching timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 96 kilometers (60 mi) north-northeast of Kota Kinabalu, at a depth of 629 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Malaysia in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Malaysia in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Malaysia.
Earthquakes by region of Malaysia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Malaysia.
- Johor
- Kedah
- Kelantan
- Kuala Lumpur
- Labuan
- Melaka
- Negeri Sembilan
- Pahang
- Penang (Pulau Pinang)
- Perak
- Perlis
- Putrajaya
- Sabah
- Sarawak
- Selangor
- Terengganu
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Malaysia.
When was the last earthquake in Malaysia?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Malaysia on the night of April 1, 2026 at 05:23 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 54km east of Tawau at a depth of 10km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Malaysia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Malaysia?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Malaysia on the night of February 23, 2026 at 00:57 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 96km north-northeast of Kota Kinabalu at a depth of 629km under water in the South China Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Malaysia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Malaysia?
In the past 10 years, 197 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Malaysia. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
