Seismic Activity in Malaysia
Over the past 30 days, there have been 3 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.0 event near 55 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia.
Earthquakes in Malaysia
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.0
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Malaysia
Over the past 30 days, Malaysia has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 2 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km), 2 intermediate (70–300 km). 2 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 5 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 85.7 km. All 3 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 3 of 3
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 days ago 2026-07-22 04:18:22 UTC | 5.0mww | 55 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia 4.244°, 97.524° | 10.0 km | 4 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 22, 2026 at 04:18 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 55 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Malaysia over the past 30 days. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-07 2026-07-07 15:36:07 UTC | 4.2mb | 76 km NNW of Singkil, Indonesia 2.949°, 97.580° | 76.9 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 76 km NNW of Singkil, Indonesia with origin time 15:36 UTC on July 7, 2026. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-27 2026-06-27 04:01:50 UTC | 4.3mb | 74 km SSE of Blangpidie, Indonesia 3.135°, 97.127° | 85.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 74 km SSE of Blangpidie, Indonesia on June 27, 2026 at 04:01 UTC. See the M4.3 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 Days3
2026 (M2.5+)20
Largest (30 Days)
M5.0
55 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia
4 days ago
Largest in 2026
M5.0
55 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia
4 days ago
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 20 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Malaysia in 2026 was a magnitude 5.0 event near Langsa, Indonesia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Malaysia?
In the past 30 days, 3 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 5.0 event that occurred 55 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia.
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