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Latest earthquakes near Perak, Malaysia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Perak, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Perak? If an earthquake is happening right now near Perak, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Perak Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Perak. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Perak and elsewhere.
Aug 15, 2026 06:54PM
Unusually powerful M6.9 Earthquake hit near Pematangsiantar in Indonesia on Saturday Afternoon.
Perak Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Perak, Malaysia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Perak in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Perak 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 | 23 | 95.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 4.17% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Perak
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Perak 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 Ipoh, at a depth of 183 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Perak in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Perak, Malaysia 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 Perak.
Earthquakes by city in Perak
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Perak, Malaysia.
Use this regional Perak earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Teluk Intan, Kampong Dungun, Simpang Empat, Batu Gajah, Lumut, Kuala Kangsar, Bidur, Tapah Road, Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, Kampar and Pantai Remis.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Perak.
When was the last earthquake in Perak, Malaysia?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Perak 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 Ipoh at a depth of 183km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Perak, Malaysia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Perak, Malaysia?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Perak 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 Ipoh at a depth of 183km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Perak since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Perak, Malaysia?
In the past 10 years, 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Perak. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 152 days.
