Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Johor · Johor
Country overviewMalaysia · Johor
M3.1 Earthquake near Johor (Malaysia)
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About this earthquake
On August 25, 2026 at 08:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Johor (Malaysia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (51.7 km)
Regional average: 51.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 9 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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