Latest earthquakes near Miri, Sarawak today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Miri? If an earthquake is happening right now near Miri (also known as Bandar Miri), it will show up within minutes.
Miri Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Miri, Sarawak in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Miri in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Miri 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 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 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 Miri
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Miri occurred on Oct 1, 2015 08:49 local time (Asia/Kuching timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 243 kilometers (151 mi) north-northwest of Miri, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Miri in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Miri, 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 Miri.
Nearest earthquakes from Miri
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Miri, 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 Miri.
When was the last earthquake in Miri, Sarawak?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Miri on the morning of October 1, 2015 at 08:49 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 243km north-northwest of Miri at a depth of 10km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Miri, Sarawak in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Miri, Sarawak?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Miri on the morning of October 1, 2015 at 08:49 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 243km north-northwest of Miri at a depth of 10km under water in the South China Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Miri since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Miri, Sarawak?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Miri. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
