Latest earthquakes near Balochistan, Pakistan today
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Balochistan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 296 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Balochistan, Pakistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Balochistan roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Balochistan in 2021. A total of 48 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Balochistan that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Balochistan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Balochistan 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 | 273 | 92.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 7.43% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Balochistan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Balochistan occurred on Feb 8, 2017 03:03 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 93 kilometers (58 mi) south-southeast of Turbat, at a depth of 29 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Balochistan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Nov 28, 1945 03:26, 130 kilometers (81 mi) south-southeast of Turbat. It is the strongest earthquake near Balochistan in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Balochistan, 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 Balochistan.
Earthquakes by city in Balochistan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Balochistan, Pakistan.
Use this regional Balochistan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Chaman, Kot Malik Barkhurdar, Sibi, Gwadar, Zhob, Usta Muhammad, Mehrabpur, Pasni, Kharan, Mastung, Nushki, Kalat, Pishin, Dera Bugti, Mach, Uthal, Jiwani and Dadhar.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Balochistan.
When was the last earthquake in Balochistan, Pakistan?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Balochistan on the night of November 8, 2025 at 02:44 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 85km east of Quetta at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Balochistan, Pakistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Balochistan, Pakistan?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Balochistan on the night of November 28, 1945 at 03:26 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 130km south-southeast of Turbat at a depth of 15km under water in the Arabian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Balochistan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Balochistan, Pakistan?
In the past 10 years, 296 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Balochistan. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
