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Latest earthquakes near Selangor, Malaysia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Selangor, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Selangor? If an earthquake is happening right now near Selangor, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Selangor Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Selangor. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Selangor and elsewhere.
Aug 15, 2026 06:54PM
Unusually powerful M6.9 Earthquake hit near Pematangsiantar in Indonesia on Saturday Afternoon.
Selangor Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Selangor, Malaysia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Selangor roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Selangor in 2022. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Selangor that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Selangor in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Selangor 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 | 130 | 91.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Selangor
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Selangor occurred on Aug 15, 2026 18:54 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 267 kilometers (166 mi) west of Klang, at a depth of 183 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Selangor in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Selangor, Malaysia 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 Selangor.
Earthquakes by city in Selangor
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Selangor, Malaysia.
Use this regional Selangor earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Semenyih, Kampong Baharu Balakong, Putra Heights, Kuala Selangor, Banting, Serendah, Sungai Besar, Jenjarum, Ladang Seri Kundang, Batu Arang, Tanjung Sepat, Kuang, Batang Berjuntai, Pelabuhan Klang, Sabak Bernam and Kampung Tanjung Karang.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Selangor.
When was the last earthquake in Selangor, Malaysia?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Selangor on the evening of August 15, 2026 at 18:54 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 267km west of Klang at a depth of 183km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Selangor, Malaysia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Selangor, Malaysia?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Selangor on the evening of August 15, 2026 at 18:54 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 267km west of Klang at a depth of 183km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Selangor since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Selangor, Malaysia?
In the past 10 years, 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Selangor. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
