Latest earthquakes near Taiping, Perak today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Taiping, Perak, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Taiping? If an earthquake is happening right now near Taiping, it will show up within minutes.
Taiping Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Taiping, Perak 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 Taiping in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Taiping 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 | 20 | 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 Taiping
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Taiping occurred on Feb 14, 2017 04:35 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) south-west of Taiping, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Taiping in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 2006 11:58, 245 kilometers (152 mi) south-west of Taiping. It is the strongest earthquake near Taiping 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 Taiping, 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 Taiping.
Nearest earthquakes from Taiping
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Taiping, 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 Taiping.
When was the last earthquake in Taiping, Perak?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Taiping on the morning of November 1, 2024 at 11:00 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 286km west of Taiping at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Taiping, Perak in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Taiping, Perak?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Taiping on the morning of December 1, 2006 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 245km southwest of Taiping at a depth of 204km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Taiping since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Taiping, Perak?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taiping. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
