Under land 52 kilometer from Padam in India, a significant M5.1 earthquake occurred in the night of Friday March 14th, 2025. Another country near the epicenter is Pakistan.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in India, 52 kilometer (32 mi) south-southwest of Padam in Ladakh. The center of this earthquake had a quite shallow depth of 57 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Mar 14, 2025 02:50 (Kolkata Time) - Mar 13, 2025 21:20 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 52 km SSW of Padam, Ladakh, India. Coordinates 33°4'40"N 76°34'51"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.1 Detected by 6 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.127 . |
| Depth: | 57 km (35 mi) A quite 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. India and Pakistan are both within 300km distance of its epicenter.
The closest significant population center near the earthquake is Padam in Ladakh, India. Padam is located 52 kilometer (32 mi) south-southwest of the epicenter.
Major cities near this earthquake: Lahore is located 269 km to the southwest. Ludhiāna is located 250 km to the south-southwest. Gujranwala is located 247 km to the west-southwest.
The table below provides an overview of all places in proximity of today's earthquake.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 52 km (32 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Padam Ladakh, India. |
| 72 km (45 mi) SW from epicenter |
Chamba Himachal Pradesh, India. |
| 80 km (50 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Kishtwār Jammu and Kashmir, India. |
| 97 km (60 mi) W from epicenter |
Doda Jammu and Kashmir, India. |
| 98 km (61 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Dharamsala Himachal Pradesh, India. |
| 125 km (78 mi) SW from epicenter |
Pathānkot Punjab, India. |
| 126 km (78 mi) SW from epicenter |
Kathua Jammu and Kashmir, India. |
| 134 km (83 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Kulu Himachal Pradesh, India. |
| 136 km (85 mi) W from epicenter |
Udhampur Jammu and Kashmir, India. |
| 143 km (89 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Talwāra Punjab, India. |
| 147 km (91 mi) SW from epicenter |
Dīnānagar Punjab, India. |
| 148 km (92 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Sāmba Jammu and Kashmir, India. |
| 151 km (94 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Anantnag Jammu and Kashmir, India. |
| 152 km (94 mi) NE from epicenter |
Leh Ladakh, India. |
| 154 km (96 mi) SW from epicenter |
Mukeriān Punjab, India. |
| 155 km (96 mi) S from epicenter |
Hamīrpur Himachal Pradesh, India. |
| 155 km (96 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Mandi Himachal Pradesh, India. |
| 158 km (98 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Bijbehara Jammu and Kashmir, India. |
| 161 km (100 mi) SW from epicenter |
Shakargarh Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 165 km (103 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Jammu Jammu and Kashmir, India. |
| 174 km (108 mi) SW from epicenter |
Fazilpur Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 174 km (108 mi) S from epicenter |
Sundarnagar Himachal Pradesh, India. |
| 182 km (113 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Hoshiārpur Punjab, India. |
| 189 km (117 mi) S from epicenter |
Nangal Punjab, India. |
| 191 km (119 mi) SW from epicenter |
Batāla Punjab, India. |
| 193 km (120 mi) SW from epicenter |
Narowal Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 194 km (121 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Hadali Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 199 km (124 mi) NW from epicenter |
Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir, India. |
| 202 km (126 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Sialkot Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 206 km (128 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Soyībug Jammu and Kashmir, India. |
| 216 km (134 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Jalandhar Punjab, India. |
| 220 km (137 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Kapūrthala Punjab, India. |
| 220 km (137 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Phagwāra Punjab, India. |
| 225 km (140 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Daska Kalan Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 226 km (140 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Shimla Himachal Pradesh, India. |
| 227 km (141 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Jalalpur Jattan Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 228 km (142 mi) SW from epicenter |
Amritsar Punjab, India. |
| 234 km (145 mi) W from epicenter |
Bhimber Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. |
| 241 km (150 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Gujrat Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 247 km (153 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Gujranwala Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 250 km (155 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Ludhiāna Punjab, India. |
| 253 km (157 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Kamoke Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 254 km (158 mi) W from epicenter |
Kotli Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. |
| 260 km (162 mi) SW from epicenter |
Muridke Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 261 km (162 mi) S from epicenter |
Chandīgarh Chandigarh, India. |
| 264 km (164 mi) W from epicenter |
New Mirpur Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. |
| 266 km (165 mi) W from epicenter |
Jhelum Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 266 km (165 mi) S from epicenter |
Panchkula Haryana, India. |
| 269 km (167 mi) SW from epicenter |
Lahore Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 287 km (178 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Shekhupura Punjab, Pakistan. |
| 296 km (184 mi) SW from epicenter |
Kasur Punjab, Pakistan. |
Shaking reported by 57 people in 2 countries
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 57 people have reported shaking in 32 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:
- Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India: 11 people.
- Chandīgarh, Chandigarh, India: 6 people.
- Kulu, Himachal Pradesh, India: 4 people.
- Jalandhar, Punjab, India: 3 people.
- Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, India: 2 people.
- Hamīrpur, Himachal Pradesh, India: 2 people.
- Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India: 2 people.
- Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India: 2 people.
- Amritsar, Punjab, India: 2 people.
- Rūpnagar, Punjab, India: 1 person.
Risk of aftershocks?
We monitor for foreshocks or aftershocks that have a magnitude of 2.5+ and occur within 100km (62 mi) of the epicenter of this earthquake. So far no such earthquakes have been detected.
Earthquakes can create aftershocks. These are generally at least 1 magnitude lower than any main shock, and as time passes the chance and strength of aftershocks decreases.
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).Earthquakes like this are common in the region
Earthquakes of this strength occur quite regularly in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since December 5th, 2024, when a 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit 269 km (167 mi) further west. An even stronger magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck on September 24th, 2019.
In total, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.1 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 5.1. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 57 km (35 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 14/03/25 11:28 (). As more information on this earthquake becomes available this article will be updated. This article is automatically composed based on data originating from multiple sources.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us6000pyp3
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20250313_0000223
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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