Latest earthquakes near Butterworth, Penang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Butterworth? If an earthquake is happening right now near Butterworth, it will show up within minutes.
Butterworth Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Butterworth, Penang in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Butterworth in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Butterworth 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 | 6 | 85.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 14.29% |
| 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 Butterworth
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Butterworth occurred on Sep 27, 2018 01:51 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) west-southwest of Butterworth, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Butterworth in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 2006 11:58, 265 kilometers (165 mi) west-southwest of Butterworth. It is the strongest earthquake near Butterworth 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 Butterworth, 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 Butterworth.
Nearest earthquakes from Butterworth
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Butterworth, 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 Butterworth.
When was the last earthquake in Butterworth, Penang?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Butterworth on the night of August 24, 2023 at 01:27 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 297km southwest of Butterworth at a depth of 169km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Butterworth, Penang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Butterworth, Penang?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Butterworth on the morning of December 1, 2006 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 265km south-southwest of Butterworth at a depth of 204km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Butterworth since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Butterworth, Penang?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Butterworth. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
