Latest earthquakes near Kampung Sungai Ara, Penang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kampung Sungai Ara, Penang, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kampung Sungai Ara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kampung Sungai Ara, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kampung Sungai Ara Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kampung Sungai Ara. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kampung Sungai Ara and elsewhere.
Aug 15, 2026 06:54PM
Unusually powerful M6.9 Earthquake hit near Pematangsiantar in Indonesia on Saturday Afternoon.
Kampung Sungai Ara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kampung Sungai Ara, Penang 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 Kampung Sungai Ara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kampung Sungai Ara 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 | 15 | 83.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 11.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 5.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kampung Sungai Ara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kampung Sungai Ara occurred on Aug 15, 2026 18:54 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 286 kilometers (178 mi) south-west of Kampung Sungai Ara, at a depth of 173 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kampung Sungai Ara in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kampung Sungai Ara, 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 Kampung Sungai Ara.
Nearest earthquakes from Kampung Sungai Ara
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kampung Sungai Ara, 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 Kampung Sungai Ara.
When was the last earthquake in Kampung Sungai Ara, Penang?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kampung Sungai Ara on the evening of August 16, 2026 at 21:20 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 281km southwest of Kampung Sungai Ara at a depth of 179km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kampung Sungai Ara, Penang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kampung Sungai Ara, Penang?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kampung Sungai Ara on the evening of August 15, 2026 at 18:54 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 286km southwest of Kampung Sungai Ara at a depth of 173km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kampung Sungai Ara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kampung Sungai Ara, Penang?
In the past 10 years, 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kampung Sungai Ara. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 203 days.
