Latest earthquakes near Sibu, Sarawak today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sibu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sibu, it will show up within minutes.
Sibu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sibu, Sarawak in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sibu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sibu 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 | 2 | 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 Sibu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sibu occurred on Jan 12, 2022 04:39 local time (Asia/Kuching timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 227 kilometers (141 mi) west of Sibu, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sibu in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sibu, 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 Sibu.
Nearest earthquakes from Sibu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sibu, 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 Sibu.
When was the last earthquake in Sibu, Sarawak?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sibu on the afternoon of May 7, 2024 at 17:50 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 242km southwest of Sibu at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sibu, Sarawak in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sibu, Sarawak?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sibu on the night of January 12, 2022 at 04:39 local time (Asia/Kuching). The center of this earthquake was located 227km west of Sibu at a depth of 13km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sibu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sibu, Sarawak?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sibu. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
