Latest earthquakes near Kuching, Sarawak today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kuching? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kuching, it will show up within minutes.
Kuching Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kuching, Sarawak in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kuching in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kuching 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 Kuching
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kuching occurred on Jan 12, 2022 04:39 local time (Asia/Kuching timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 107 kilometers (66 mi) north-west of Kuching, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kuching in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kuching, Sarawak 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 Kuching.
Nearest earthquakes from Kuching
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kuching, Sarawak. 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 Kuching.
When was the last earthquake in Kuching, Sarawak?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kuching on the afternoon of May 7, 2024 at 17:50 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 105km south of Kuching at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kuching, Sarawak in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kuching, Sarawak?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kuching on the night of January 12, 2022 at 04:39 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 107km northwest of Kuching at a depth of 13km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kuching since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kuching, Sarawak?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kuching. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
