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.
Kampung Sungai Ara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 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 6 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 | 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 Kampung Sungai Ara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kampung Sungai Ara 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 Kampung Sungai Ara in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 2006 11:58, 253 kilometers (157 mi) south-west of Kampung Sungai Ara. It is the strongest earthquake near Kampung Sungai Ara 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 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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kampung Sungai Ara 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 Kampung Sungai Ara, Penang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kampung Sungai Ara, Penang?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kampung Sungai Ara on the morning of December 1, 2006 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 253km south-southwest of Kampung Sungai Ara at a depth of 204km 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, 16 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 228 days.
