Latest earthquakes near Bukit Mertajam, Penang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bukit Mertajam? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bukit Mertajam, it will show up within minutes.
Bukit Mertajam Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bukit Mertajam, Penang in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bukit Mertajam in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Bukit Mertajam 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 | 5 | 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 Bukit Mertajam
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bukit Mertajam occurred on May 16, 2017 12:52 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) south-west of Bukit Mertajam, at a depth of 185 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bukit Mertajam in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 2006 11:58, 268 kilometers (167 mi) south-west of Bukit Mertajam. It is the strongest earthquake near Bukit Mertajam 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 Bukit Mertajam, Penang 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 Bukit Mertajam.
Nearest earthquakes from Bukit Mertajam
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bukit Mertajam, Penang. 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 Bukit Mertajam.
When was the last earthquake in Bukit Mertajam, Penang?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bukit Mertajam on the morning of August 12, 2023 at 06:11 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 265km southwest of Bukit Mertajam at a depth of 168km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bukit Mertajam, Penang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bukit Mertajam, Penang?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bukit Mertajam on the morning of December 1, 2006 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 268km southwest of Bukit Mertajam at a depth of 204km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bukit Mertajam since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bukit Mertajam, Penang?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bukit Mertajam. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
