Latest earthquakes near Phuket today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Phuket, Thailand, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Phuket? If an earthquake is happening right now near Phuket, it will show up within minutes.
Phuket Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Phuket in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Phuket in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Phuket 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 | 3 | 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 Phuket
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Phuket occurred on Oct 27, 2014 07:02 local time (Asia/Bangkok timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) south of Phuket, at a depth of 60 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Phuket in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on May 16, 1933 08:12, 207 kilometers (129 mi) south of Phuket. It is the strongest earthquake near Phuket 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 Phuket 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 Phuket.
Nearest earthquakes from Phuket
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Phuket. 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 Phuket.
When was the last earthquake in Phuket?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Phuket on the afternoon of February 13, 2023 at 14:43 local time (Asia/Bangkok). The center of this earthquake was located 96km north of Phuket at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Phuket in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Phuket?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Phuket on the morning of May 16, 1933 at 08:12 local time (Asia/Bangkok). The center of this earthquake was located 207km southwest of Phuket at a depth of 15km under water in the Andaman Or Burma Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Phuket since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Phuket?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Phuket. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
