Latest earthquakes near Johor, Malaysia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Johor, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Johor? If an earthquake is happening right now near Johor, it will show up within minutes.
Johor Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Johor, Malaysia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Johor in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Johor 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 | 12 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Johor
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Johor occurred on May 15, 2019 16:57 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) west-southwest of Muar, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Johor in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Jun 28, 1926 10:23, 261 kilometers (162 mi) west-southwest of Batu Pahat. It is the strongest earthquake near Johor in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Johor, 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 Johor.
Earthquakes by city in Johor
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Johor, Malaysia.
Use this regional Johor earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ulu Tiram, Taman Senai, Segamat, Kulai, Kota Tinggi, Pontian Kechil, Tangkak, Bakri, Yong Peng, Pekan Nenas, Mersing, Labis, Kampung Simpang Renggam and Parit Raja.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Johor.
When was the last earthquake in Johor, Malaysia?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Johor on the night of September 15, 2024 at 05:37 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 391km west of Muar at a depth of 128km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Johor, Malaysia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Johor, Malaysia?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Johor on the morning of June 28, 1926 at 10:23 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 261km southwest of Batu Pahat at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Johor since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Johor, Malaysia?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Johor. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
