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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.
Recent Taiping Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Taiping. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Taiping and elsewhere.
Aug 15, 2026 06:54PM
Unusually powerful M6.9 Earthquake hit near Pematangsiantar in Indonesia on Saturday Afternoon.
Taiping Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 23 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 7 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 | 22 | 95.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 4.35% |
| 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 Aug 15, 2026 18:54 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) south-west of Taiping, at a depth of 183 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Taiping in the list below.
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 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Taiping on the evening of August 15, 2026 at 18:54 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 277km southwest of Taiping at a depth of 183km 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 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Taiping on the evening of August 15, 2026 at 18:54 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 277km southwest of Taiping at a depth of 183km 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, 23 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 159 days.
