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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours ago (Mar 26 05:40PM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 3.4 | 273 km W from Klang |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 06:46PM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 2.8 | 291 km WSW from Klang |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 01:34AM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 2.5 | 278 km WSW from Klang |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 01:23AM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 4.4 | 294 km WSW from Klang |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 07:09AM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 2.7 | 294 km WSW from Klang |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 03:35PM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 2.5 | 293 km WSW from Klang |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 09:35AM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 2.7 | 292 km WSW from Klang |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 02:57AM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 3.0 | 288 km WSW from Klang |
| 7 days ago (Mar 18 09:48PM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 3.6 | 290 km WSW from Klang |
| 7 days ago (Mar 18 09:27PM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 3.0 | 246 km WSW from Klang |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 06:03PM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 2.6 | 299 km WSW from Klang |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 10:35AM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 2.5 | 297 km WSW from Klang |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 10:16AM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 3.2 | 291 km WSW from Klang |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 07:46AM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 3.2 | 285 km WSW from Klang |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 06:23AM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 5.4 | 286 km WSW from Klang |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 06:22AM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 4.7 | 282 km WSW from Klang |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 02:22PM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 3.0 | 293 km WSW from Klang |
| 16 days ago (Mar 10 05:31AM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 2.6 | 295 km WSW from Klang |
| 16 days ago (Mar 9 10:11PM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 3.2 | 296 km WSW from Klang |
| 18 days ago (Mar 8 10:08AM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 4.2 | 266 km WSW from Klang |
| 18 days ago (Mar 8 02:28AM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 3.1 | 271 km WSW from Klang |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 03:17PM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 2.9 | 300 km WSW from Klang |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 09:04AM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 4.6 | 253 km SSW from Klang |
| 37 days ago (Feb 17 04:05AM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 3.4 | 287 km W from Klang |
| 39 days ago (Feb 15 04:14AM Kuching) |
M 2.1 | 53 km E from Kota Kinabalu |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Malaysia
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.
Mar 18, 2025 06:23AM
On Tuesday Night a Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck near Sibolga in Indonesia.
Malaysia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 210 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 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Malaysia roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Malaysia in 2015. A total of 37 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Malaysia that year. The strongest had a 6.1 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 | 189 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 9.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.95% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Dec 21, 2015 02:47 local time (Asia/Kuching timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 72 kilometers (45 mi) south-southwest of Tawau, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Malaysia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Apr 19, 1923 10:30, 197 kilometers (122 mi) south-southwest of Tawau. It is the strongest earthquake near Malaysia in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2015 02:47AM (Kuching) |
M 6.1 | 72 km SSW from Tawau |
| Jun 5, 2015 07:15AM (Kuching) |
M 6.0 | 52 km E from Kota Kinabalu |
| Jan 16, 2017 08:42PM (Kuala Lumpur) |
M 5.6 | 300 km SW from Kampung Sungai Ara |
| Apr 3, 2023 03:32AM (Kuching) |
M 5.5 | 57 km NNW from Kota Kinabalu |
| Jul 11, 2017 09:24AM (Kuala Lumpur) |
M 5.4 | 276 km W from Klang |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 06:23AM Kuala Lumpur) |
M 5.4 | 286 km WSW from Klang |
| Oct 1, 2015 08:04AM (Kuala Lumpur) |
M 5.4 | 142 km ENE from Kota Bharu |
| Jun 13, 2015 02:29AM (Kuching) |
M 5.3 | 72 km ENE from Kota Kinabalu |
| Mar 8, 2018 09:06PM (Kuching) |
M 5.2 | 58 km ENE from Kota Kinabalu |
| Oct 31, 2022 06:21AM (Kuala Lumpur) |
M 5.2 | 252 km WSW from Klang |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Malaysia on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 17:40 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 273km west of Klang at a depth of 154km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Malaysia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Malaysia?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Malaysia on the morning of April 19, 1923 at 10:30 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 197km south-southwest of Tawau at a depth of 35km under land. 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, 210 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Malaysia. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
