Latest earthquakes near Shah Alam, Selangor today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shah Alam? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shah Alam, it will show up within minutes.
Shah Alam Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 102 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shah Alam, Selangor in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shah Alam in 2019. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shah Alam 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 Shah Alam in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shah Alam 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 | 96 | 94.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.88% |
| 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 Shah Alam
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shah Alam occurred on Jul 11, 2017 09:24 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 286 kilometers (178 mi) west of Shah Alam, at a depth of 147 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shah Alam in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 2006 11:58, 275 kilometers (171 mi) west of Shah Alam. It is the strongest earthquake near Shah Alam 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 Shah Alam, 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 Shah Alam.
Nearest earthquakes from Shah Alam
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shah Alam, 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 Shah Alam.
When was the last earthquake in Shah Alam, Selangor?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Shah Alam on the evening of April 30, 2024 at 21:34 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 282km west-southwest of Shah Alam at a depth of 153km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shah Alam, Selangor in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shah Alam, Selangor?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Shah Alam on the morning of December 1, 2006 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 275km west of Shah Alam at a depth of 204km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shah Alam since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shah Alam, Selangor?
In the past 10 years, 102 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shah Alam. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 36 days.
