Earthquakes in Malaysia

0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.2

Earthquake Map

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 4.21°, 101.98°

Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)

Dataset at a glance — Malaysia

Over the past 30 days, Malaysia has recorded 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 2 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 4 intermediate (70–300 km). 2 of the epicenters were offshore. Focal depths ranged from 91.9 km to 153.9 km. All 4 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.

Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.

Showing 4 of 4
Time ↓Mag ↕Location ↕Depth ↕Felt ↕MMIAlertStatusDetails
2026-09-05
2026-09-05 14:06:07 UTC
5.2mb
77 km SSW of Sibolga, Indonesia
1.057°, 98.609°
91.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On September 5, 2026 at 14:06 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 77 km SSW of Sibolga, Indonesia. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Malaysia over the past 30 days. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-09-04
2026-09-04 16:24:41 UTC
5.1mb
25 km W of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia
1.376°, 99.045°
121.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded 25 km W of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia on September 4, 2026 at 16:24 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-25
2026-08-25 23:57:25 UTC
4.0mb
29 km WSW of Ambarita, Indonesia
2.584°, 98.587°
151.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On August 25, 2026, Malaysia registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 29 km WSW of Ambarita, Indonesia at 23:57 UTC. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-25
2026-08-25 00:27:17 UTC
4.2mb
7 km SE of Kabanjahe, Indonesia
3.055°, 98.542°
153.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 7 km SE of Kabanjahe, Indonesia with origin time 00:27 UTC on August 25, 2026. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — an intermediate depth event. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.

Earthquake Statistics

Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days4
2026 (M2.5+)31
Largest (30 Days)
M5.2

77 km SSW of Sibolga, Indonesia

2026-09-05

Largest in 2026
M6.9

9 km WNW of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia

2026-08-15

Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.

About Malaysia

Malaysia experiences occasional earthquakes, particularly in Sabah on Borneo. The country also feels effects from Indonesian subduction zone events.

Malaysia Earthquakes 2026

In 2026, Malaysia has recorded 31 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Malaysia in 2026 was a magnitude 6.9 event near Pematangsiantar, Indonesia.

Seismic Activity in Malaysia

Over the past 30 days, there have been 4 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.2 event near 77 km SSW of Sibolga, Indonesia.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many earthquakes occur in Malaysia?

In the past 30 days, 4 earthquakes have been recorded in the Malaysia region.

What was the biggest recent earthquake in Malaysia?

The largest recent earthquake in the Malaysia area was a magnitude 5.2 event that occurred 77 km SSW of Sibolga, Indonesia.

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