Latest earthquakes near Azad Kashmir, Pakistan today
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Azad Kashmir Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 387 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 38 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Azad Kashmir roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Azad Kashmir in 2020. A total of 80 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Azad Kashmir that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Azad Kashmir in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Azad Kashmir 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 |
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Mag. 4 | 358 | 92.51% |
Mag. 5 | 29 | 7.49% |
Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Azad Kashmir
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Azad Kashmir occurred on Nov 22, 2015 23:16 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) north-west of Muzaffarābād, at a depth of 102 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Azad Kashmir in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1905 05:18, 299 kilometers (186 mi) north-west of Kotli. It is the strongest earthquake near Azad Kashmir 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 Azad Kashmir, 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 Azad Kashmir.
Earthquakes by city in Azad Kashmir
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan.
Use this regional Azad Kashmir earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Rawalakot.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Azad Kashmir.
When was the last earthquake in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Azad Kashmir on the afternoon of October 13, 2024 at 16:41 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 190km east-southeast of Kotli at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Azad Kashmir, Pakistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Azad Kashmir, Pakistan?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Azad Kashmir on the night of April 4, 1905 at 05:18 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 299km east-southeast of Kotli at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Azad Kashmir since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Azad Kashmir, Pakistan?
In the past 10 years, 387 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Azad Kashmir. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.