3
Moderate
Earthquake Risk in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
Risk: 3Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- 42 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 4 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Largest recent event exposed 104,000 people
Last significant event: Earthquake - 6.2 - 65 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia (2026-03-03) — 2,190 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Kuala Lumpur is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Kuala Lumpur Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Kuala Lumpur
Earthquake - 6.6 - 45 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia
November 26, 2025 — WATCH
104,000 people exposed; $979M capital exposed
Earthquake - 6.2 - 65 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia
March 2, 2026 — WATCH
2,190 people exposed; $115M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.7 - 253km SW of Sibolga, Indonesia
November 28, 2018 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.3 - 120km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia
June 1, 2019 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.3 - 81km N of Sikabaluan, Indonesia
June 16, 2019 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
- 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
- 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
- 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
- 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly
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