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Latest earthquakes near Petaling Jaya, Selangor today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Petaling Jaya? If an earthquake is happening right now near Petaling Jaya, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Petaling Jaya Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Petaling Jaya. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Petaling Jaya and elsewhere.
Aug 15, 2026 06:54PM
Unusually powerful M6.9 Earthquake hit near Pematangsiantar in Indonesia on Saturday Afternoon.
Petaling Jaya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 91 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Petaling Jaya, Selangor in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Petaling Jaya in 2019. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Petaling Jaya that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Petaling Jaya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Petaling Jaya 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 | 85 | 93.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.1% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Petaling Jaya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Petaling Jaya occurred on Aug 15, 2026 18:54 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 285 kilometers (177 mi) west of Petaling Jaya, at a depth of 183 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Petaling Jaya in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Petaling Jaya, 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 Petaling Jaya.
Nearest earthquakes from Petaling Jaya
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Petaling Jaya, 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 Petaling Jaya.
When was the last earthquake in Petaling Jaya, Selangor?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Petaling Jaya on the evening of August 15, 2026 at 18:54 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 285km west of Petaling Jaya at a depth of 183km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Petaling Jaya, Selangor in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Petaling Jaya, Selangor?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Petaling Jaya on the evening of August 15, 2026 at 18:54 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 285km west of Petaling Jaya at a depth of 183km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Petaling Jaya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Petaling Jaya, Selangor?
In the past 10 years, 91 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Petaling Jaya. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 40 days.
