Country risk monitor
Malaysia: live earthquakes, disasters and events
Updated · Data from USGS, NASA EONET and GDACS
In the last 30 days, GlobalRisk recorded 1 event in or near Malaysia: 1 earthquake. Nothing new was recorded in the past 24 hours; 0 events were recorded in the past 7 days.
The strongest earthquake was M4.9 48 km NNE of Semporna, Malaysia on 6 Oct 2026, which falls in the light class. Usually causes noticeable shaking and rattling of indoor objects, but significant damage is unlikely.
Recent events in Malaysia
| When | Type | Event | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
28 days ago | Earthquake | M4.9 earthquake — 48 km NNE of Semporna, Malaysia | Moderate |
What kinds of events
Frequently asked questions
Has there been an earthquake in Malaysia today?
GlobalRisk has not recorded any earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or above in or near Malaysia in the past 24 hours. Smaller quakes are not tracked, and reports can lag by several minutes.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Malaysia?
In the last 30 days, the strongest earthquake recorded in or near Malaysia was M4.9 (48 km NNE of Semporna, Malaysia) on 6 Oct 2026.
Are there active disaster alerts for Malaysia?
GlobalRisk has no Orange or Red GDACS alerts for Malaysia in the last 30 days. Check local authorities for official warnings.
Where does this information come from?
Earthquakes come from the USGS, natural events from NASA EONET and disaster alerts from GDACS. GlobalRisk normalizes them, assigns each event to a country using its coordinates, and links to the original report. See the methodology page for details.
Safety and background
These guides explain how the hazards in this region are measured and what to do when they occur:
- Earthquake Safety: What to Do Before, During and After
- Earthquake Magnitude Explained: What M4, M6 and M7 Really Mean
- GDACS Alert Levels Explained: Green, Orange and Red
Nearby countries
Latest headlines
Headlines are linked from their original publishers via Google News. GlobalRisk does not host or edit this content.
- Malaysia could attract data center investment amid Middle East conflict — W.Media
- Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Off Philippines, No Tsunami Threat To Malaysia — BusinessToday Malaysia
- NADMA moves to strengthen earthquake preparedness in Malaysia — The Sun Malaysia
- Penang identifies 51 flash flood hotspots, steps up monsoon preparedness, says Fire Dept — Malay Mail
- Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Banda Sea — The Vibes
- Middle East conflict redirects foreign investment, boosting Malaysia’s data-centre prospects — 联合早报
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