Latest earthquakes near Klang, Selangor today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Klang, Selangor, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Klang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Klang, it will show up within minutes.
Klang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 137 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Klang, Selangor in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Klang roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Klang in 2022. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Klang 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 Klang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Klang 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 | 128 | 93.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 6.57% |
| 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 Klang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Klang occurred on Jul 11, 2017 09:24 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) west of Klang, at a depth of 147 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Klang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Apr 26, 1987 03:22, 300 kilometers (186 mi) west of Klang. It is the strongest earthquake near Klang 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 Klang, Selangor 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 Klang.
Nearest earthquakes from Klang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Klang, Selangor. 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 Klang.
When was the last earthquake in Klang, Selangor?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Klang on the evening of April 30, 2024 at 21:34 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 271km west-southwest of Klang at a depth of 153km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Klang, Selangor in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Klang, Selangor?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Klang on the night of April 26, 1987 at 03:22 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 300km west-southwest of Klang at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Klang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Klang, Selangor?
In the past 10 years, 137 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Klang. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
