Latest earthquakes near Kotli, Azad Kashmir today
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Recent Kotli Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kotli. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kotli and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 11:21AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Jhelum in Pakistan.
Kotli Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 245 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kotli, Azad Kashmir in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kotli roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kotli in 2020. A total of 56 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kotli 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 Kotli in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kotli 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 | 222 | 90.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 9.39% |
| 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 Kotli
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kotli occurred on Dec 30, 2019 22:18 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) north-northeast of Kotli, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kotli 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-northeast of Kotli. It is the strongest earthquake near Kotli 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 Kotli, Azad Kashmir 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 Kotli.
Nearest earthquakes from Kotli
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kotli, Azad Kashmir. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kotli.
When was the last earthquake in Kotli, Azad Kashmir?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kotli on the afternoon of December 25, 2024 at 17:37 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 289km east-southeast of Kotli at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kotli, Azad Kashmir in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kotli, Azad Kashmir?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kotli 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 Kotli since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kotli, Azad Kashmir?
In the past 10 years, 245 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kotli. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
