East Malaysia, especially Sabah on Borneo, has active faults that produce damaging earthquakes. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in Malaysia, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Latest earthquakes in Malaysia
No recent earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Malaysia right now. Activity can begin at any time - get instant alerts with the QuakeMate app.
Earthquakes in Malaysia: frequently asked questions
Are there earthquakes in Malaysia?
Yes. East Malaysia, especially Sabah on Borneo, has active faults that produce damaging earthquakes. While there are no significant earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Malaysia right now, activity can begin at any time.
Is Malaysia in an earthquake zone?
East Malaysia, especially Sabah on Borneo, has active faults that produce damaging earthquakes.
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Earthquakes in nearby countries
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.