Latest earthquakes near Malaysia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Malaysia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 19, 2025 10:15AM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 3.3 261 km SW
from Klang
May 17, 2025 12:30AM
(Kuching)
M 2.7 60 km E
from Kota Kinabalu
May 11, 2025 04:57PM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 5.8 396 km WSW
from George Town
May 11, 2025 04:06AM
(Kuching)
M 3.0 9 km SW
from Lahad Datu
May 6, 2025 06:18PM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 3.2 258 km SW
from Klang
May 6, 2025 07:18AM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 2.8 298 km WSW
from Klang
Apr 30, 2025 05:52PM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 2.9 294 km WSW
from Klang
Apr 30, 2025 03:47PM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 2.8 290 km WSW
from Klang
Apr 29, 2025 10:26PM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 2.7 299 km WSW
from Klang
Apr 27, 2025 02:26PM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 2.7 298 km SW
from Klang
Apr 23, 2025 07:11AM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 3.0 290 km SW
from Kampung Sungai Ara
Apr 23, 2025 03:14AM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 3.4 277 km WSW
from Klang
Apr 21, 2025 04:01PM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 2.9 297 km WSW
from Klang
Apr 18, 2025 12:52PM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 4.2 288 km WSW
from Klang
Apr 18, 2025 04:51AM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 2.7 294 km WSW
from Klang
Apr 17, 2025 07:33AM
(Kuching)
M 4.4 77 km ESE
from Lahad Datu
Apr 14, 2025 03:27PM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 3.5 261 km NW
from Alor Setar
Apr 10, 2025 02:16AM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 2.8 294 km SSW
from Sepang
Apr 9, 2025 10:16PM
(Kuching)
M 2.7 264 km S
from Tawau
Apr 1, 2025 12:57AM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 4.1 289 km W
from Klang
Mar 30, 2025 03:29PM
(Kuching)
M 3.0 60 km E
from Kota Kinabalu
Mar 29, 2025 09:09AM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 2.8 293 km WSW
from Klang
Mar 26, 2025 05:40PM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 3.4 273 km W
from Klang
Mar 24, 2025 06:46PM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 2.8 291 km WSW
from Klang
Mar 24, 2025 01:34AM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 2.5 278 km WSW
from Klang

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.

Malaysia Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
21 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.3
May 19, 2025 10:15

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Malaysia with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Malaysia (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.1
On Dec 21, 2015 02:47.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.8
On Apr 19, 1923 10:30.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Mar 18, 2025 06:23AM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 5.4 287 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 1, 2015 08:49AM
(Kuching)
M 5.2 243 km NNW
from Miri

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Malaysia

Earthquakes by region of Malaysia

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Malaysia.

When was the last earthquake in Malaysia?

A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Malaysia on the morning of May 19, 2025 at 10:15 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 261km southwest of Klang at a depth of 207km 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.