Latest Earthquakes in Penang

Live map and archive of seismic activity in Penang, Malaysia.

Updated: 05:51

Most Recent

6 hours ago
2.6
northern Sumatra, Indonesia
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Earthquakes M1.5+ recorded since local midnight: 1 (local time at each epicenter)

Penang, Malaysia Activity Report

M1.5+
Past 24 Hours1
Past 7 Days4
Past 30 Days12
Past 365 Days350

Largest recorded earthquakes

2.6
Past 24 HoursView
northern Sumatra, Indonesia
4.3
Past 7 DaysView
northern Sumatra, Indonesia
4.3
Past 30 DaysView
northern Sumatra, Indonesia
6.9
Past 365 DaysView
Pematangsiantar, Indonesia · 9 km WNW

Filtered Statistics

Total earthquakes
12
4.3
Largest MagnitudeView
northern Sumatra, Indonesia
Significant
0
2.6
Most Recent6 hours ago
View
northern Sumatra, Indonesia
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 10Intermediate-focus 2Deep-focus 0

Filtered Statistics

12 events
2.6
northern Sumatra, Indonesia
10/24/202622:5910 km deepView
2.9
northern Sumatra, Indonesia
10/19/202613:5610 km deepView
4.3
northern Sumatra, Indonesia
10/19/202613:4670 km deepView
2.6
northern Sumatra, Indonesia
10/18/202615:2710 km deepView
3.1
northern Sumatra, Indonesia
10/14/202616:3510 km deepView
3.0
northern Sumatra, Indonesia
10/14/202616:2910 km deepView
2.8
northern Sumatra, Indonesia
10/13/202617:21132 km deepView
3.0
northern Sumatra, Indonesia
10/13/202613:4710 km deepView
2.6
northern Sumatra, Indonesia
10/12/202600:2010 km deepView
3.9
northern Sumatra, Indonesia
10/11/202621:2510 km deepView
2.9
northern Sumatra, Indonesia
10/8/202606:4210 km deepView
2.8
northern Sumatra, Indonesia
9/25/202614:5828 km deepView

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Common Questions about Earthquakes in Penang

How often are earthquakes recorded in the Penang area?

In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in Penang was 4. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.

What makes an earthquake “significant”?

It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.

How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Penang area?

The largest earthquake recorded in Penang in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 4.3. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.

How far back does the earthquake data go?

The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.

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