See earthquakes recorded today in Malaysia, with updated information on magnitude, location, depth and UTC time. Data is updated automatically from official seismic sources.
Earthquake map in Malaysia today
Strongest earthquakes in Malaysia today
No earthquakes are currently recorded today for Malaysia in the available data.
Featured earthquakes in Malaysia today
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Historical earthquakes in Malaysia
A selection of documented significant historical earthquakes for Malaysia using the available integrated institutional sources.
3 available records · Source: NOAA/NCEI · NOAA imported: 2026-10-19 06:23:10 UTC · ISC updated: 2026-10-07 13:48:09 UTC
| Date | Location / country | Mag. | Depth | Deaths (source) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-04 | MALAYSIA: SABAH: LAHAD,DATU,KANAK 🇲🇾 Malaysia | M6.0 | 10.0 km | 18 |
| 1991-05-26 | MALAYSIA: KALIMANTAN: RANAU 🇲🇾 Malaysia | M4.5 | 33.0 km | 1 |
| 1976-07-26 | MALAYSIA: SABAH: LAHAD,DATU,KANAK 🇲🇾 Malaysia | M6.2 | 33.0 km | — |
The featured selection comes from the NOAA/NCEI significant-earthquake catalog. GDE does not automatically turn smaller earthquakes into major disasters or infer damage, deaths, or territorial impact.
Seismic data: USGS and official regional seismic sources.
Earthquakes in Malaysia: tectonic background
Peninsular Malaysia can experience shaking from earthquakes around Sumatra, while Sabah has local faults and documented damaging earthquakes such as the 2015 Ranau event.
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Magnitude measures earthquake size and depth indicates where the event originated beneath the ground. Shaking intensity depends on distance, geology and buildings. EarthSentra’s records can be revised after review, and smaller earthquakes may not appear immediately. No recent events does not mean there is no seismic hazard.
Official information and practical safety
EarthSentra does not predict earthquakes or issue official warnings. For local information, consult competent national geological and emergency authorities. During shaking, protect your head and neck and follow local earthquake safety advice. Historic records should not be interpreted as current emergency reports.
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