Seismic Activity in Malaysia
Over the past 30 days, there have been 2 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.1 event near 54 km S of Singkil, Indonesia.
Earthquakes in Malaysia
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.1
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Malaysia
Over the past 30 days, Malaysia has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. Focal depths ranged from 35.0 km to 53.4 km. All 2 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.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-10-10 2026-10-10 12:28:17 UTC | 4.1mb | 54 km S of Singkil, Indonesia 1.794°, 97.844° | 53.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 10, 2026 at 12:28 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 54 km S of Singkil, Indonesia. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Malaysia over the past 30 days. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-10-07 2026-10-07 21:18:38 UTC | 4.0mb | 76 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia 2.057°, 97.140° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded 76 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia on October 7, 2026 at 21:18 UTC. See the M4.0 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 Days2
2026 (M2.5+)38
Largest (30 Days)
M4.1
54 km S of Singkil, Indonesia
2026-10-10
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 38 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Malaysia?
In the past 30 days, 2 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 4.1 event that occurred 54 km S of Singkil, Indonesia.
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