Latest earthquakes near Malacca, Melaka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Malacca, Melaka, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Malacca? If an earthquake is happening right now near Malacca (also known as Melaka), it will show up within minutes.
Malacca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Malacca, Melaka 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 Malacca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Malacca 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 | 31 | 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 Malacca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Malacca 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 Malacca 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 Malacca 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 Malacca, Melaka 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 Malacca.
Nearest earthquakes from Malacca
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Malacca, Melaka. 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 Malacca.
When was the last earthquake in Malacca, Melaka?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Malacca on the morning of October 1, 2024 at 10:18 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 397km west-southwest of Malacca at a depth of 104km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Malacca, Melaka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Malacca, Melaka?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Malacca 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 Malacca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Malacca, Melaka?
In the past 10 years, 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Malacca. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 118 days.
