Latest earthquakes near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kuala Lumpur? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kuala Lumpur, it will show up within minutes.
Kuala Lumpur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 65 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kuala Lumpur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kuala Lumpur 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 | 61 | 93.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 6.15% |
| 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 Kuala Lumpur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kuala Lumpur occurred on Oct 31, 2022 06:21 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 281 kilometers (175 mi) west-southwest of Kuala Lumpur, at a depth of 180 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kuala Lumpur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 2006 11:58, 291 kilometers (181 mi) west-southwest of Kuala Lumpur. It is the strongest earthquake near Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur, 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 Kuala Lumpur.
Earthquakes by city in Kuala Lumpur
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kuala Lumpur.
When was the last earthquake in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kuala Lumpur on the morning of October 1, 2024 at 10:18 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 380km southwest of Kuala Lumpur at a depth of 105km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kuala Lumpur on the morning of December 1, 2006 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 291km west of Kuala Lumpur at a depth of 204km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kuala Lumpur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
In the past 10 years, 65 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kuala Lumpur. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 56 days.
