Latest earthquakes near Singapore today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Singapore, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Singapore? If an earthquake is happening right now near Singapore, it will show up within minutes.
Singapore Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Singapore in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Singapore in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Singapore 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 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Singapore
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Singapore occurred on Dec 8, 2020 15:25 local time (Asia/Singapore timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 228 kilometers (142 mi) south of Singapore, at a depth of 750 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Singapore in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Singapore 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 Singapore.
Earthquakes by region of Singapore
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Singapore.
When was the last earthquake in Singapore?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Singapore on the evening of December 11, 2023 at 18:16 local time (Asia/Singapore). The center of this earthquake was located 337km southwest of Singapore at a depth of 255km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Singapore in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Singapore?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Singapore on the afternoon of December 8, 2020 at 15:25 local time (Asia/Singapore). The center of this earthquake was located 228km south of Singapore at a depth of 750km under water in the Natuna Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Singapore since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Singapore?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Singapore. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
