Latest earthquakes near Pakistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pakistan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pakistan (also known as پاکستان), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Pakistan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pakistan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pakistan and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 11:21AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Jhelum in Pakistan.
Nov 28, 2024 03:49PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Oct 16, 2024 11:56PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit near Fayzabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday Evening.
Pakistan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2427 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pakistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 242 earthquakes per year, or 20 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pakistan roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pakistan in 2015. A total of 301 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pakistan that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Pakistan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Pakistan during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 2302 | 94.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 115 | 4.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pakistan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pakistan occurred on Apr 10, 2016 15:28 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) north of Peshawar, at a depth of 212 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pakistan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Nov 28, 1945 03:26, 130 kilometers (81 mi) north of Turbat. It is the strongest earthquake near Pakistan in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Pakistan in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Pakistan.
Earthquakes by region of Pakistan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Pakistan.
- Azad Kashmir
- Balochistan
- Islamabad (اسلام آباد)
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province)
- Punjab
- Sindh (سندھ)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Pakistan.
When was the last earthquake in Pakistan?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Pakistan on the afternoon of December 19, 2024 at 16:55 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 255km east of Lahore at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pakistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pakistan?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Pakistan on the night of November 28, 1945 at 03:26 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 130km south-southeast of Turbat at a depth of 15km under water in the Arabian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pakistan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pakistan?
In the past 10 years, 2427 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pakistan. This averages to 243 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
