Latest earthquakes near Muzaffarābād, Azad Kashmir today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Muzaffarābād, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Muzaffarābād? If an earthquake is happening right now near Muzaffarābād, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Muzaffarābād Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Muzaffarābād. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Muzaffarābād and elsewhere.
Jan 7, 2026 12:17AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit 274km from Kashgar in China on Wednesday Night.
Sep 4, 2025 09:56PM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.6 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Sep 1, 2025 12:17AM
On Sunday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.0 Earthquake struck near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Muzaffarābād Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 382 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Muzaffarābād, Azad Kashmir 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 Muzaffarābād roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Muzaffarābād in 2025. A total of 74 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Muzaffarābād that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Muzaffarābād in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Muzaffarābād 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 | 352 | 92.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 29 | 7.59% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Muzaffarābād
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Muzaffarābād occurred on Sep 1, 2025 00:17 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 247 kilometers (153 mi) west of Muzaffarābād, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Muzaffarābād in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 2005 08:50, 22 kilometers (14 mi) west of Muzaffarābād. It is the strongest earthquake near Muzaffarābād in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Muzaffarābād, 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 Muzaffarābād.
Nearest earthquakes from Muzaffarābād
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Muzaffarābād, 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 Muzaffarābād.
When was the last earthquake in Muzaffarābād, Azad Kashmir?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Muzaffarābād on the evening of January 8, 2026 at 22:00 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 368km north-northeast of Muzaffarābād at a depth of 55km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Muzaffarābād, Azad Kashmir in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Muzaffarābād, Azad Kashmir?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Muzaffarābād on the morning of October 8, 2005 at 08:50 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 22km north-northeast of Muzaffarābād at a depth of 26km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Muzaffarābād since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Muzaffarābād, Azad Kashmir?
In the past 10 years, 382 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Muzaffarābād. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
