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 2 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 | 2 | 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.
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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Alor Setar on the afternoon of April 14, 2025 at 15:27 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 261km northwest of Alor Setar at a depth of 2km under land. 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 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Alor Setar on the evening of February 17, 2019 at 23:14 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 122km west-southwest of Alor Setar at a depth of 10km 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, 2 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 1825 days.
