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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.
Recent Rawang Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Rawang. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Rawang and elsewhere.
Aug 15, 2026 06:54PM
Unusually powerful M6.9 Earthquake hit near Pematangsiantar in Indonesia on Saturday Afternoon.
Rawang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 74 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 7 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 | 69 | 93.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 5.41% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.35% |
| 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 Aug 15, 2026 18:54 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) west of Rawang, at a depth of 183 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rawang in the list below.
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 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Rawang on the evening of August 15, 2026 at 18:54 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 284km west of Rawang at a depth of 183km 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 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Rawang on the evening of August 15, 2026 at 18:54 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 284km west of Rawang at a depth of 183km 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, 74 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 49 days.
