Latest earthquakes near Kulim, Kedah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kulim? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kulim, it will show up within minutes.
Kulim Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kulim, Kedah in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kulim in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kulim 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 | 4 | 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 Kulim
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kulim occurred on May 16, 2017 12:52 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 254 kilometers (158 mi) south-west of Kulim, at a depth of 185 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kulim in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 2006 11:58, 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-west of Kulim. It is the strongest earthquake near Kulim 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 Kulim, 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 Kulim.
Nearest earthquakes from Kulim
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kulim, 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 Kulim.
When was the last earthquake in Kulim, Kedah?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kulim on the morning of August 12, 2023 at 06:11 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 273km southwest of Kulim at a depth of 168km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kulim, Kedah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kulim, Kedah?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kulim on the morning of December 1, 2006 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 274km southwest of Kulim at a depth of 204km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kulim since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kulim, Kedah?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kulim. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
