Latest earthquakes near Rawang, Selangor today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rawang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rawang, it will show up within minutes.
Rawang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 70 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rawang, Selangor in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rawang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Rawang 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 | 66 | 94.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 5.71% |
| 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 Rawang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rawang occurred on Jul 11, 2017 09:24 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) west-southwest of Rawang, at a depth of 147 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rawang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 2006 11:58, 277 kilometers (172 mi) west-southwest of Rawang. It is the strongest earthquake near Rawang 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 Rawang, 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 Rawang.
Nearest earthquakes from Rawang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rawang, 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 Rawang.
When was the last earthquake in Rawang, Selangor?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Rawang on the morning of October 1, 2024 at 10:18 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 382km southwest of Rawang at a depth of 105km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rawang, Selangor in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rawang, Selangor?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Rawang on the morning of December 1, 2006 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 277km west of Rawang at a depth of 204km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rawang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rawang, Selangor?
In the past 10 years, 70 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rawang. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 52 days.
