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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.
Recent Shah Alam Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Shah Alam. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Shah Alam and elsewhere.
Aug 15, 2026 06:54PM
Unusually powerful M6.9 Earthquake hit near Pematangsiantar in Indonesia on Saturday Afternoon.
Shah Alam Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 104 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 7 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 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.73% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.96% |
| 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 Aug 15, 2026 18:54 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) west of Shah Alam, at a depth of 183 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shah Alam in the list below.
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 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Shah Alam on the evening of August 15, 2026 at 18:54 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 277km west of Shah Alam at a depth of 183km 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 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Shah Alam on the evening of August 15, 2026 at 18:54 local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). The center of this earthquake was located 277km west of Shah Alam at a depth of 183km 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, 104 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 35 days.
