Latest earthquakes near Alor Setar, Kedah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Alor Setar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Alor Setar (also known as Alor Star), it will show up within minutes.
Alor Setar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Alor Setar, Kedah in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Alor Setar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Alor Setar 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 | 3 | 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 Alor Setar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Alor Setar occurred on Feb 17, 2019 23:14 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 122 kilometers (76 mi) west-southwest of Alor Setar, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Alor Setar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-4.7 earthquake struck on Oct 27, 2014 08:02, 279 kilometers (173 mi) west-southwest of Alor Setar. It is the strongest earthquake near Alor Setar 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 Alor Setar, Kedah 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 Alor Setar.
Nearest earthquakes from Alor Setar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Alor Setar, Kedah. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Alor Setar.
When was the last earthquake in Alor Setar, Kedah?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Alor Setar on the evening of May 22, 2019 at 20:03 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 271km north-east of Alor Setar at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Thailand. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Alor Setar, Kedah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Alor Setar, Kedah?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Alor Setar on the morning of October 27, 2014 at 08:02 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 279km west-southwest of Alor Setar at a depth of 60km under water in the Malacca Strait. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Alor Setar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Alor Setar, Kedah?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alor Setar. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
