Latest earthquakes near Kota Bharu, Kelantan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kota Bharu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kota Bharu, it will show up within minutes.
Kota Bharu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kota Bharu, Kelantan in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kota Bharu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kota Bharu 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 | 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 Kota Bharu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kota Bharu, Kelantan 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 Kota Bharu.
Nearest earthquakes from Kota Bharu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kota Bharu, Kelantan. 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 Kota Bharu.
When was the last earthquake in Kota Bharu, Kelantan?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu, Kelantan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kota Bharu, Kelantan?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kota Bharu, Kelantan?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kota Bharu. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
