Latest earthquakes near George Town, Penang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near George Town, Penang, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in George Town? If an earthquake is happening right now near George Town (also known as Georgetown), it will show up within minutes.
Recent George Town Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near George Town. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near George Town and elsewhere.
Aug 15, 2026 06:54PM
Unusually powerful M6.9 Earthquake hit near Pematangsiantar in Indonesia on Saturday Afternoon.
George Town Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of George Town, Penang in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of George Town in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near George Town 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 | 9 | 81.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 9.09% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 9.09% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near George Town
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near George Town occurred on Aug 15, 2026 18:54 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) south-west of George Town, at a depth of 173 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near George Town in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near George Town, 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 George Town.
Nearest earthquakes from George Town
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to George Town, 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 George Town.
When was the last earthquake in George Town, Penang?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near George Town on the evening of August 16, 2026 at 21:20 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 293km southwest of George Town at a depth of 179km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near George Town, Penang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near George Town, Penang?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near George Town on the evening of August 15, 2026 at 18:54 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 297km southwest of George Town at a depth of 173km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near George Town since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near George Town, Penang?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from George Town. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
