Earthquakes in Malaysia
No events have been recorded in Malaysia in the past 30 days, though the great majority are too small to be felt at the surface.
3 earthquakes have been recorded in Malaysia in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 5.5 and the average focal depth 214 km. 3 events reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Malaysia in this period was a magnitude 7.1 event near Kota Belud, Malaysia on 22 February 2026, at a depth of 620 km. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake radiates roughly 673,610 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Simanggang (2), Kota Belud (1).
67% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 33% deep-focus (over 300 km). That proportion of deep-focus events is the signature of a subduction zone: only a cold slab descending into the mantle stays brittle enough to rupture at those depths.
The deepest event on record here was a magnitude 7.1 earthquake at 620 km beneath Kota Belud, Malaysia on 22 February 2026.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 7 range.
1 of these events carry a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information. That link flag does not mean a tsunami occurred or that a warning was issued.
All recorded earthquakes in Malaysia
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Simanggang, Malaysia | 12.2 | Malaysia | View details View | |
| 7.1 | Kota Belud, Malaysia | 619.8 | Malaysia | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Simanggang, Malaysia | 10.0 | Malaysia | View details View |
Strongest recorded earthquakes in Malaysia
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 | Kota Belud, Malaysia | 619.8 | Malaysia | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Simanggang, Malaysia | 10.0 | Malaysia | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Simanggang, Malaysia | 12.2 | Malaysia | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Malaysia?
3 earthquakes are recorded in Malaysia in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 3 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Malaysia?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 7.1 event near Kota Belud, Malaysia on 22 February 2026.
Is Malaysia at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Malaysia shows 3 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Malaysia by month
Event counts for Malaysia reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.