Latest earthquakes near Sungai Petani, Kedah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sungai Petani? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sungai Petani, it will show up within minutes.
Sungai Petani Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sungai Petani, Kedah in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sungai Petani in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sungai Petani 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 | 5 | 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 Sungai Petani
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sungai Petani 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 Sungai Petani 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 Sungai Petani 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 Sungai Petani, 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 Sungai Petani.
Nearest earthquakes from Sungai Petani
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sungai Petani, 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 Sungai Petani.
When was the last earthquake in Sungai Petani, Kedah?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sungai Petani 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 Sungai Petani, Kedah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sungai Petani, Kedah?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sungai Petani 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 Sungai Petani since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sungai Petani, Kedah?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sungai Petani. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
