Malaysia
Malaysia: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Malaysia on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event12,546 acres12 h ago9 mi NNE of Bintulu, Malaysia
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
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Forecast for the area around: Kuala Lumpur. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm) · Kuala Lumpur
- Today: Lightning – High lightning · Kuala Lumpur
- Tomorrow: Rain – Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm) · Kuala Lumpur
Forecast for the area around: Malaysia. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Malaysia
- 12 h agoWildfire near Bintulu, Malaysia – active12,546 acres · 9 mi NNE of Bintulu, Malaysia
- 12 h agoWildfire near Bintulu, Malaysia – active2,908 acres · 52 mi NW of Bintulu, Malaysia
- 24 h agoWildfire near Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia – active1,520 acres · 38 mi NW of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
- 24 h agoWildfire near Miri, Malaysia – active5,446 acres · 80 mi WNW of Miri, Malaysia
- 25 h agoWildfire near Sebauh, Malaysia – active2,414 acres · 28 mi N of Sebauh, Malaysia
- 37 h agoWildfire near Sebauh, Malaysia – active2,656 acres · 30 mi N of Sebauh, Malaysia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Malaysia
Malaysia has recorded 74 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M7.1 in 2026.
Satellites have detected 22 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 26,403 acres.
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
74 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M7.1.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 27 mi NNE of Semporna, Malaysia | 6.2 mi | |
| 7.1 | 63 mi NNE of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | 390.8 mi |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 | 63 mi NNE of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | 390.8 mi | |
| 6.2 | 5 mi SSW of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | 20.5 mi | |
| 6.0 | near Kampung Kundassang, Malaysia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.7 | 22 mi ENE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | 34.3 mi | |
| 5.7 | 13 mi NNE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | 31.3 mi | |
| 5.5 | 35 mi NNW of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | 384.4 mi | |
| 5.4 | 12 mi ESE of Ranau, Malaysia | 11.2 mi | |
| 5.4 | 17 mi ENE of Kampung Kunak, Malaysia | 24.3 mi | |
| 5.3 | 45 mi ENE of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | 4.5 mi | |
| 5.3 | 117 mi SE of Lidung Jelo, Malaysia | 6.8 mi | |
| 5.3 | 40 mi NW of Sandakan, Malaysia | 11.8 mi | |
| 5.3 | 28 mi SSW of Tatau, Malaysia | 18.0 mi | |
| 5.3 | 9 mi S of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | 20.5 mi | |
| 5.3 | 47 mi NNE of Tawau, Malaysia | 20.5 mi | |
| 5.3 | 5 mi NE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | 20.5 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 2 | M7.1 |
| 2025 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 2023 | 1 | M5.5 |
| 2022 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2020 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 2019 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2018 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 2017 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2016 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2015 | 10 | M6.0 |
| 2014 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2008 | 3 | M5.0 |
| 2007 | 1 | M5.3 |
| 2006 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2005 | 3 | M5.3 |
| 2004 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 2003 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 2002 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 1996 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1995 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1994 | 3 | M5.7 |
| 1992 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1991 | 5 | M5.4 |
| 1989 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 1988 | 1 | M5.2 |
| 1984 | 2 | M5.7 |
| 1983 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 1982 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1981 | 1 | M5.4 |
| 1980 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 1979 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1976 | 10 | M6.2 |
Wildfires
22 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 26,403 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,546 acres | 9 mi NNE of Bintulu, Malaysia | Active | |
| 2,908 acres | 52 mi NW of Bintulu, Malaysia | Active | |
| 1,520 acres | 38 mi NW of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | Active | |
| 5,446 acres | 80 mi WNW of Miri, Malaysia | Active | |
| 2,414 acres | 28 mi N of Sebauh, Malaysia | Active | |
| 2,656 acres | 30 mi N of Sebauh, Malaysia | Active | |
| 983 acres | 129 mi NE of Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia | Active | |
| 3,222 acres | 123 mi ENE of Dungun, Malaysia | Active | |
| 1,275 acres | 109 mi NNE of Pengkalan Chepa, Malaysia | Active | |
| 1,628 acres | 31 mi E of Seremban, Malaysia | Active |
Show all (31)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,614 acres | near Labuan, Malaysia | Active | |
| 1,364 acres | 34 mi NW of Labuan, Malaysia | Active | |
| 1,221 acres | 93 mi NE of Kota Bharu, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 1,129 acres | 21 mi NNW of Miri, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 4,458 acres | 33 mi W of Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 2,644 acres | 17 mi SSE of Batu Pahat, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 26,403 acres | 17 mi SW of Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 4,554 acres | 37 mi W of Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 2,693 acres | 39 mi SE of Muar, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 16,126 acres | 25 mi S of Lubok Antu, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 3,333 acres | 40 mi SSE of Lubok Antu, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 3,336 acres | 41 mi SSW of Tebedu, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 2,792 acres | 38 mi SSW of Tebedu, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 2,790 acres | 19 mi SE of Sebauh, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 10,779 acres | 38 mi SSE of Tebedu, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 4,213 acres | 8 mi SW of Tebedu, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 7,986 acres | 33 mi S of Tebedu, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 13,522 acres | 31 mi SSW of Tebedu, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 8,572 acres | 47 mi SSW of Muar, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 7,052 acres | 48 mi SW of Batu Pahat, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 3,380 acres | 50 mi S of Muar, Malaysia | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26,403 acres | 17 mi SW of Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 16,126 acres | 25 mi S of Lubok Antu, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 13,522 acres | 31 mi SSW of Tebedu, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 12,546 acres | 9 mi NNE of Bintulu, Malaysia | Active | |
| 10,779 acres | 38 mi SSE of Tebedu, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 8,572 acres | 47 mi SSW of Muar, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 7,986 acres | 33 mi S of Tebedu, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 7,052 acres | 48 mi SW of Batu Pahat, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 5,446 acres | 80 mi WNW of Miri, Malaysia | Active | |
| 4,554 acres | 37 mi W of Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 4,458 acres | 33 mi W of Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 4,213 acres | 8 mi SW of Tebedu, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 3,380 acres | 50 mi S of Muar, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 3,336 acres | 41 mi SSW of Tebedu, Malaysia | Inactive | |
| 3,333 acres | 40 mi SSE of Lubok Antu, Malaysia | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 19 | 26,403 acres |
| 2025 | 3 | 3,222 acres |
Regions
Places
- Malacca
- Kota Kinabalu
- Sandakan
- Tawau
- Kluang
- Muar
- Miri
- Kapar
- Klang
- Batu Pahat
- Bintulu
- Bandar Bukit Raja
- Lahad Datu
- Putatan
- Donggongon
- Keningau
- Semporna
- Petagas
- Kudat
- Tambunan
- Iskandar Puteri
- Tebedu
- Bukit Indah
- Perling
- Mukim Pulai
- Setia Tropika
- Parit Sulung
- Pekan Nenas
- Pontian Besar
- Kampung Larkin Lama
- Kampung Sedenak
- Taman Senai
- Kulai
- Skudai
- Kempas
- Johor Bahru
- Gelang Patah
- Bakri
- Kampung Kangkar Teberau
- Taman Universiti
- Kampung Jelutong Tengah
- Bandar Seri Alam
- Kampung Pasir Gudang Baru
- Pelentong
- Masai
- Pagoh
- Ulu Tiram
- Serian
- Kampung Batu Empat
- Johor Jaya
- Taman Permas Jaya
- Kawasan Penempatan Ulu Sungai Benut
- Kawasan Penempatan Ulu Benut Tiga
- Kawasan Penempatan Ulu Benut Lima
- Taman Scientex
- Simpang Renggam
- Pasir Gudang
- Yong Peng
- Siburan
- Kampung Bukit Baharu
- Bukit Gambir
- Kota Tinggi
- Gerisek
- Bau
- Tatau
- Tangkak
- Sebauh
- Klebang Besar
- Labis
- Kampung Ayer Keroh
- Simunjan
- Lundu
- Niah
- Kampung Selang
- Batu Berendam
- Taman Pelangi
- Port Dickson
- Sepang
- Kuching