Latest earthquakes near Melaka, Malaysia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Melaka, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Melaka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Melaka, it will show up within minutes.
Melaka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 30 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Melaka, Malaysia 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 Melaka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Melaka 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 | 30 | 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 Melaka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Melaka occurred on May 15, 2019 16:57 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 224 kilometers (139 mi) south-west of Malacca, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Melaka in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Jun 28, 1926 10:23, 255 kilometers (158 mi) south-west of Malacca. It is the strongest earthquake near Melaka 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 Melaka, 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 Melaka.
Earthquakes by city in Melaka
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Melaka, Malaysia.
Use this regional Melaka earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kampung Bukit Baharu, Klebang Besar, Kampung Ayer Keroh, Kampong Masjid Tanah, Sungai Udang, Batu Berendam, Alor Gajah, Bukit Rambai and Kampung Ayer Molek.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Melaka.
When was the last earthquake in Melaka, Malaysia?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Melaka on the night of December 6, 2024 at 04:59 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 278km west-southwest of Malacca at a depth of 186km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Melaka, Malaysia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Melaka, Malaysia?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Melaka on the morning of June 28, 1926 at 10:23 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 255km south-southwest of Malacca at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Melaka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Melaka, Malaysia?
In the past 10 years, 30 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Melaka. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 122 days.
