Seismic impact in Peninsular Malaysia

Abstract

This article reviews the seismic impact by discussing the previous related studies on earthquake engineering in Peninsular Malaysia. The development on seismic sources and seismic hazard assessment has been considered. Considered earthquakes which affected Peninsular Malaysia were originated from Sumatra, particularly from the Sumatra Subduction Zone and the Sumatra Transform Zone. The reactivation of ancient inactive faults within Peninsular Malaysia must be taken into consideration especially after the initiation of local originating earthquake. In lieu with this, the Mentawai segment, where is likely to be ruptured within the next few decades, has gained growing literature attention.