Latest earthquakes near Kedah, Malaysia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kedah, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kedah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kedah, it will show up within minutes.
Kedah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kedah, Malaysia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kedah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kedah 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 | 6 | 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 Kedah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kedah occurred on May 16, 2017 12:52 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) south-southwest of Sungai Petani, at a depth of 185 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kedah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 2006 11:58, 296 kilometers (184 mi) south-southwest of Sungai Petani. It is the strongest earthquake near Kedah 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 Kedah, 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 Kedah.
Earthquakes by city in Kedah
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kedah, Malaysia.
Use this regional Kedah earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Jitra, Bedong, Kuah, Kuala Kedah and Gurun.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kedah.
When was the last earthquake in Kedah, Malaysia?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kedah on the morning of August 12, 2023 at 06:11 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 288km southwest of Sungai Petani at a depth of 168km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kedah, Malaysia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kedah, Malaysia?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kedah on the morning of December 1, 2006 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 296km south-southwest of Sungai Petani at a depth of 204km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kedah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kedah, Malaysia?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kedah. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
