Latest earthquakes near Muzaffarābād, Azad Kashmir today
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Muzaffarābād Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 336 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 33 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Muzaffarābād roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Muzaffarābād in 2020. A total of 70 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Muzaffarābād 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 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 | 311 | 92.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 7.44% |
| 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 Muzaffarābād
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Muzaffarābād 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 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) north-west of Muzaffarābād. It is the strongest earthquake near Muzaffarābād 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 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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Muzaffarābād on the night of April 24, 2024 at 01:14 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 236km east-southeast of Muzaffarābād at a depth of 10km 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, 336 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Muzaffarābād. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
