A shallow and significant MAG-5.2 earthquake struck under land 15 kilometer from Jhelum in Pakistan in the morning of Thursday December 5th, 2024. The earthquake struck near a very densely populated region. Another nearby country is India.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in Pakistan, 15 kilometer (9 mi) south of Jhelum in Punjab. The center of this earthquake had a very shallow depth of 10 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Dec 5, 2024 11:21 (Karachi Time) - Dec 5, 2024 06:21 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 15 km south of Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan. Coordinates 32°47'53"N 73°44'30"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.2 Detected by 108 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.055 . |
| Depth: | 10 km (6 mi) A very shallow depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Tsunami very unlikely While this was a shallow earthquake, it appears to have occurred under land with a magnitude not strong enough to cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake struck within proximity of multiple countries. Pakistan and India are both within 300km distance of its epicenter.
Sarai Alamgir in Punjab, Pakistan is the nearest significant place from the epicenter. The earthquake occurred 12 kilometer (7 mi) south of Sarai Alamgir.
Major cities near this earthquake: Lahore is located 149 km to the south-southeast. Gujranwala is located 83 km to the south-southeast. Rawalpindi is located 110 km to the northwest.
An overview of nearby towns and cities is available in the overview below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 12 km (7 mi) N from epicenter |
Sarai Alamgir Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 14 km (9 mi) E from epicenter |
Kharian Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 15 km (9 mi) N from epicenter |
Jhelum Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 18 km (11 mi) S from epicenter |
Dinga Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 23 km (14 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Lala Musa Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 33 km (21 mi) SW from epicenter |
Mandi Bahauddin Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 37 km (23 mi) SE from epicenter |
Kunjah Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 37 km (23 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Bhimber Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. |
| 39 km (24 mi) N from epicenter |
New Mirpur Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. |
| 40 km (25 mi) SE from epicenter |
Gujrat Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 44 km (27 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Phalia Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 44 km (27 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Sook Kalan Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 47 km (29 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Jalalpur Jattan Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 53 km (33 mi) SE from epicenter |
Wazirabad Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 56 km (35 mi) SE from epicenter |
Sodhri Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 56 km (35 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Malakwal City Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 56 km (35 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Malakwal Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 65 km (40 mi) NW from epicenter |
Gujar Khan Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 67 km (42 mi) E from epicenter |
Surkhpur Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 67 km (42 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Sambrial Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 69 km (43 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Pind Dadan Khan Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 70 km (43 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Khewra Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 71 km (44 mi) W from epicenter |
Choa Saidan Shah Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 71 km (44 mi) SE from epicenter |
Bhopalwala Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 74 km (46 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Kotli Loharan Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 78 km (48 mi) SE from epicenter |
Daska Kalan Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 79 km (49 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Ladhewala Waraich Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 79 km (49 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Hadali Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 81 km (50 mi) N from epicenter |
Kotli Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. |
| 81 km (50 mi) S from epicenter |
Hafizabad Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 81 km (50 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Sialkot Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 83 km (52 mi) NE from epicenter |
Rajaori Jammu and Kashmir, India. |
| 83 km (52 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Gujranwala Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 84 km (52 mi) W from epicenter |
Chakwal Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 86 km (53 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Bhera Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 95 km (59 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Naushahra Virkan Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 95 km (59 mi) SW from epicenter |
Kot Mumin Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 99 km (62 mi) SW from epicenter |
Bhalwal Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 102 km (63 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Kamoke Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 105 km (65 mi) E from epicenter |
Jammu Jammu and Kashmir, India. |
| 110 km (68 mi) NW from epicenter |
Rawalpindi Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 121 km (75 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Islamabad Islamabad, Pakistan. |
| 121 km (75 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Muridke Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 123 km (76 mi) S from epicenter |
Shekhupura Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 128 km (80 mi) SW from epicenter |
Sargodha Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 139 km (86 mi) S from epicenter |
Shahkot Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 149 km (93 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Lahore Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 166 km (103 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Faisalabad Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 169 km (105 mi) SE from epicenter |
Amritsar Punjab, India. |
| 174 km (108 mi) NE from epicenter |
Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir, India. |
| 177 km (110 mi) N from epicenter |
Muzaffarābād Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. |
| 225 km (140 mi) E from epicenter |
Chamba Himachal Pradesh, India. |
| 242 km (150 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Peshawar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
Shaking reported by 15 people in 2 countries
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 15 people have reported shaking in 9 places in 2 countries (India, Pakistan).We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan: 3 people.
- Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan: 3 people.
- Kharian, Punjab, Pakistan: 2 people.
- Shekhūpura, Punjab, Pakistan: 2 people.
- Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, India: 1 person.
- Islamabad, Federal Capital Area, Pakistan: 1 person.
- Dinga, Punjab, Pakistan: 1 person.
- Jalālpur, Punjab, Pakistan: 1 person.
- Kāhna, Punjab, Pakistan: 1 person.
Risk of aftershocks?
We have not yet detected any foreshocks or aftershocks (MAG-2.5 or higher) within 100km (62 mi) of this earthquake.
Aftershocks are usually at least 1 order of magnitude less strong than main shocks. The more time passes, the smaller the chance and likely strength of any potential aftershocks.
It's always adviced to be cautious of the risk of a larger shock following any significant earthquake, however this risk is fairly small. There is a roughly 94 percent change that no larger main shock will follow in the days following this earthquake.
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).This is the strongest earthquake in 5 years
Earthquakes of this strength occur quite regularly in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since September 24th, 2019, when a 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit 31 km (20 mi) further north. That was also the heaviest earthquake to hit the region in the past 10 years.
In total, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.2 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 3 years.
Tsunami very unlikely
While MAG-6.5+ earthquakes may cause tsunami's, it appears that the epicenter of this earthquake hit under land. In addition, the reported depth is deeper than 100km, making the risk of a tsunami even less likely. However always stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | Not this earthquake. This earthquake appears to have struck on land far from any coast. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.2. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 10 km (6 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 11/12/24 05:48 (). This article is automatically generated based on available data. We keep checking multiple sources for additional information. This article gets updated as new details on this earthquake become available.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us7000nw1v
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20241205_0000057
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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