Latest earthquakes near Kangar, Perlis today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kangar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kangar, it will show up within minutes.
Kangar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kangar, Perlis in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kangar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kangar 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 | 3 | 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 Kangar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kangar occurred on Feb 17, 2019 23:14 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 126 kilometers (78 mi) south-west of Kangar, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kangar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-4.7 earthquake struck on Oct 27, 2014 08:02, 277 kilometers (172 mi) south-west of Kangar. It is the strongest earthquake near Kangar 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 Kangar, Perlis 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 Kangar.
Nearest earthquakes from Kangar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kangar, Perlis. 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 Kangar.
When was the last earthquake in Kangar, Perlis?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kangar on the evening of May 22, 2019 at 20:03 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 268km east-northeast of Kangar at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Thailand. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kangar, Perlis in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kangar, Perlis?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kangar on the morning of October 27, 2014 at 08:02 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 277km west-southwest of Kangar at a depth of 60km under water in the Malacca Strait. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kangar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kangar, Perlis?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kangar. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
