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.
May 11, 2025 04:57PM
On Sunday Afternoon a Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck 178km from Medan 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.
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 3.3 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.
