Latest earthquakes near Kuantan, Pahang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kuantan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kuantan, it will show up within minutes.
Kuantan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kuantan, Pahang in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kuantan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kuantan 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 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 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 Kuantan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kuantan occurred on Oct 1, 2015 08:04 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) north of Kuantan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kuantan in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kuantan, Pahang 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 Kuantan.
Nearest earthquakes from Kuantan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kuantan, Pahang. 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 Kuantan.
When was the last earthquake in Kuantan, Pahang?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kuantan on the morning of October 1, 2015 at 08:04 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 289km north of Kuantan at a depth of 10km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kuantan, Pahang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kuantan, Pahang?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kuantan on the morning of October 1, 2015 at 08:04 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 289km north of Kuantan at a depth of 10km under water in the South China Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kuantan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kuantan, Pahang?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kuantan. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
