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Malaysia's Earthquake Risk: Low to Moderate, Says Minister

2/10/2026

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Malaysia's Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Arthur Joseph Kurup stated the earthquake risk over the next decade is low to moderate.
He noted Malaysia lies on the Sunda Shelf and outside the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Sabah remains the most seismically active region.
There is potential for moderate to strong earthquakes in Sabah.
Past earthquakes could alter landforms and slope stability, as seen in Ranau after the 2015 earthquake.

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Malaysia's Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Arthur Joseph Kurup stated the earthquake risk over the next decade is low to moderate.
He noted Malaysia lies on the Sunda Shelf and outside the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Sabah remains the most seismically active region.
There is potential for moderate to strong earthquakes in Sabah.
Past earthquakes could alter landforms and slope stability, as seen in Ranau after the 2015 earthquake.