Latest earthquakes near Ipoh, Perak today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ipoh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ipoh, it will show up within minutes.
Ipoh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ipoh, Perak in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ipoh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ipoh 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 | 12 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Ipoh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ipoh occurred on May 16, 2017 12:52 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) west-southwest of Ipoh, at a depth of 185 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ipoh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 2006 11:58, 259 kilometers (161 mi) west-southwest of Ipoh. It is the strongest earthquake near Ipoh 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 Ipoh, Perak 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 Ipoh.
Nearest earthquakes from Ipoh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ipoh, Perak. 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 Ipoh.
When was the last earthquake in Ipoh, Perak?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ipoh on the night of September 15, 2024 at 05:37 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 374km southwest of Ipoh at a depth of 128km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ipoh, Perak in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ipoh, Perak?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ipoh on the morning of December 1, 2006 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 259km west-southwest of Ipoh at a depth of 204km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ipoh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ipoh, Perak?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ipoh. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
