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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 19 12:51 Karachi) |
M 3.1 | 197 km ENE from Gujranwala |
| 1 day ago (Apr 19 11:47 Karachi) |
M 5.7 | 188 km NW from Mingora |
| 4 days ago (Apr 16 18:29 Karachi) |
M 4.3 | 275 km NNW from Peshawar |
| 5 days ago (Apr 16 04:13 Karachi) |
M 5.6 | 234 km NNW from Peshawar |
| 7 days ago (Apr 13 08:48 Karachi) |
M 3.4 | 246 km E from Lahore |
| 8 days ago (Apr 12 12:30 Karachi) |
M 5.0 | 51 km WNW from Rawalpindi |
| 8 days ago (Apr 12 11:54 Karachi) |
M 4.3 | 260 km NNW from Battagram |
| 8 days ago (Apr 12 11:25 Karachi) |
M 3.3 | 28 km WNW from Mandi Bahauddin |
| 10 days ago (Apr 10 18:16 Karachi) |
M 4.0 | 296 km NW from Battagram |
| 19 days ago (Apr 2 04:23 Karachi) |
M 4.6 | 295 km NNW from Peshawar |
| 19 days ago (Apr 2 02:29 Karachi) |
M 4.1 | 204 km SW from Peshawar |
| 19 days ago (Apr 2 02:29 Karachi) |
M 4.1 | 227 km SW from Peshawar |
| 19 days ago (Apr 1 16:37 Karachi) |
M 3.9 | 217 km SW from Peshawar |
| 20 days ago (Mar 31 22:21 Karachi) |
M 3.8 | 25 km WNW from Dera Ghazi Khan |
| 20 days ago (Mar 31 16:10 Karachi) |
M 4.6 | 88 km N from Karachi |
| 23 days ago (Mar 29 04:46 Karachi) |
M 4.3 | 294 km N from Peshawar |
| 23 days ago (Mar 29 04:21 Karachi) |
M 4.2 | 297 km N from Peshawar |
| 24 days ago (Mar 27 13:28 Karachi) |
M 4.9 | 279 km N from Peshawar |
| 24 days ago (Mar 27 08:08 Karachi) |
M 4.3 | 297 km NNW from Peshawar |
| 25 days ago (Mar 26 08:48 Karachi) |
M 2.9 | 184 km ENE from Gujranwala |
| 26 days ago (Mar 26 07:25 Karachi) |
M 4.2 | 295 km NNW from Battagram |
| 26 days ago (Mar 26 02:59 Karachi) |
M 4.0 | 294 km NNW from Peshawar |
| 28 days ago (Mar 24 04:22 Karachi) |
M 2.9 | 261 km ENE from Gujranwala |
| 28 days ago (Mar 23 11:20 Karachi) |
M 4.3 | 267 km N from Peshawar |
| 30 days ago (Mar 21 09:16 Karachi) |
M 4.3 | 292 km NW from Battagram |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Pakistan
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.
Apr 19, 2025 11:47AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake hit 260km from Kabul in Afghanistan on Saturday Morning.
Apr 16, 2025 04:13AM
On Wednesday Night a Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck 201km from Kabul in Afghanistan.
Apr 12, 2025 12:30PM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake hit near Rawalpindi in Pakistan on Saturday Afternoon.
Pakistan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2436 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 243 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 | 2308 | 94.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 118 | 4.84% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2016 15:28 (Karachi) |
M 6.6 | 277 km N from Peshawar |
| Mar 21, 2023 21:47 (Karachi) |
M 6.5 | 285 km NNW from Peshawar |
| Jan 11, 2024 14:20 (Karachi) |
M 6.4 | 291 km NNW from Peshawar |
| Dec 26, 2015 00:14 (Karachi) |
M 6.3 | 279 km N from Peshawar |
| Feb 8, 2017 03:03 (Karachi) |
M 6.3 | 93 km SSE from Turbat |
| Jan 31, 2018 12:07 (Karachi) |
M 6.2 | 288 km NNW from Peshawar |
| May 9, 2018 15:41 (Karachi) |
M 6.2 | 297 km NNW from Battagram |
| Dec 20, 2019 16:39 (Karachi) |
M 6.1 | 299 km NNW from Peshawar |
| Jun 22, 2022 01:54 (Karachi) |
M 6.0 | 225 km WSW from Peshawar |
| Jan 5, 2023 19:25 (Karachi) |
M 6.0 | 284 km NNW from Peshawar |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Pakistan on the afternoon of April 19, 2025 at 12:51 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 197km east-northeast of Gujranwala at a depth of 5km 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, 2436 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pakistan. This averages to 244 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
