Latest earthquakes near Penang, Malaysia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Penang, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Penang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Penang (also known as Pulau Pinang), it will show up within minutes.
Penang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Penang, Malaysia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Penang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Penang 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 | 14 | 87.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 12.5% |
| 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 Penang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Penang occurred on Jan 16, 2017 20:42 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 300 kilometers (186 mi) south-west of Kampung Sungai Ara, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Penang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 2006 11:58, 264 kilometers (164 mi) south-west of George Town. It is the strongest earthquake near Penang 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 Penang, 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 Penang.
Earthquakes by city in Penang
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Penang, Malaysia.
Use this regional Penang earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Perai, Nibong Tebal, Permatang Kuching, Tanjung Tokong, Batu Feringgi and Kepala Batas.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Penang.
When was the last earthquake in Penang, Malaysia?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Penang on the night of December 29, 2023 at 02:52 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 292km west-southwest of Kampung Sungai Ara at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Penang, Malaysia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Penang, Malaysia?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Penang on the morning of December 1, 2006 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 264km south-southwest of George Town at a depth of 204km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Penang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Penang, Malaysia?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Penang. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
