Latest earthquakes near New Mirpur, Azad Kashmir today
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Recent New Mirpur Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near New Mirpur. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near New Mirpur and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 11:21AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Jhelum in Pakistan.
New Mirpur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 230 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of New Mirpur, Azad Kashmir in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near New Mirpur roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near New Mirpur in 2020. A total of 52 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of New Mirpur 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 New Mirpur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near New Mirpur 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 | 207 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 10.0% |
| 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 New Mirpur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near New Mirpur occurred on Dec 30, 2019 22:18 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 283 kilometers (176 mi) north-northeast of New Mirpur, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near New Mirpur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 2005 08:50, 155 kilometers (96 mi) north-northeast of New Mirpur. It is the strongest earthquake near New Mirpur 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 New Mirpur, 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 New Mirpur.
Nearest earthquakes from New Mirpur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to New Mirpur, 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 New Mirpur.
When was the last earthquake in New Mirpur, Azad Kashmir?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near New Mirpur on the afternoon of December 11, 2024 at 12:36 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 41km south of New Mirpur at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near New Mirpur, Azad Kashmir in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near New Mirpur, Azad Kashmir?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near New Mirpur on the morning of October 8, 2005 at 08:50 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 155km north of New Mirpur at a depth of 26km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near New Mirpur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near New Mirpur, Azad Kashmir?
In the past 10 years, 230 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from New Mirpur. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
