Latest earthquakes near Kelantan, Malaysia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Kelantan.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 22, 2019 08:03PM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 4.3 155 km N
from Kota Bharu
Oct 1, 2015 08:04AM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 5.4 142 km ENE
from Kota Bharu

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Kelantan Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.3
May 22, 2019 20:03

Average

A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kelantan, Malaysia in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Kelantan with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kelantan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kelantan 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Kelantan (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1 50.0%
Mag. 5 1 50.0%
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 Kelantan

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.4
On Oct 1, 2015 08:04.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 5.4
On Oct 1, 2015 08:04.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kelantan occurred on Oct 1, 2015 08:04 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 142 kilometers (88 mi) east-northeast of Kota Bharu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kelantan in the list below.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kelantan, 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 Kelantan.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Kelantan.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 1, 2015 08:04AM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 5.4 142 km ENE
from Kota Bharu
May 22, 2019 08:03PM
(Kuala Lumpur)
M 4.3 155 km N
from Kota Bharu

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Kelantan

Earthquakes by city in Kelantan

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kelantan, Malaysia.

Use this regional Kelantan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kampong Pangkal Kalong, Tanah Merah, Peringat, Gua Musang, Kampong Kadok and Pasir Mas.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kelantan.

When was the last earthquake in Kelantan, Malaysia?

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kelantan on the evening of May 22, 2019 at 20:03 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 155km north of Kota Bharu at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Thailand. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kelantan, Malaysia in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Kelantan, Malaysia?

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kelantan on the morning of October 1, 2015 at 08:04 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 142km east-northeast of Kota Bharu at a depth of 10km under water in the South China Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kelantan since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Kelantan, Malaysia?

In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kelantan. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.