Latest earthquakes near Ampang, Kuala Lumpur today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ampang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ampang, it will show up within minutes.
Ampang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ampang, Kuala Lumpur in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ampang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ampang 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 | 37 | 94.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 5.13% |
| 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 Ampang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ampang occurred on Oct 31, 2022 06:21 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) west-southwest of Ampang, at a depth of 180 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ampang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 2006 11:58, 300 kilometers (186 mi) west-southwest of Ampang. It is the strongest earthquake near Ampang 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 Ampang, Kuala Lumpur 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 Ampang.
Nearest earthquakes from Ampang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. 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 Ampang.
When was the last earthquake in Ampang, Kuala Lumpur?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ampang on the morning of October 1, 2024 at 10:18 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 388km southwest of Ampang at a depth of 105km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ampang, Kuala Lumpur in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ampang, Kuala Lumpur?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ampang on the morning of December 1, 2006 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 300km west of Ampang at a depth of 204km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ampang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ampang, Kuala Lumpur?
In the past 10 years, 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ampang. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 94 days.
