Latest earthquakes near Quetta, Balochistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Quetta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Quetta (also known as کوئٹہ), it will show up within minutes.
Quetta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Quetta, Balochistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Quetta roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Quetta in 2021. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Quetta 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 Quetta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Quetta 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 | 132 | 92.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 7.04% |
| 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 Quetta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Quetta occurred on Oct 7, 2021 03:01 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 95 kilometers (59 mi) east of Quetta, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Quetta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on May 31, 1935 03:02, 147 kilometers (91 mi) east of Quetta. It is the strongest earthquake near Quetta 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 Quetta, Balochistan 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 Quetta.
Nearest earthquakes from Quetta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Quetta, Balochistan. 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 Quetta.
When was the last earthquake in Quetta, Balochistan?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Quetta on the night of April 22, 2024 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 271km south of Quetta at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Quetta, Balochistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Quetta, Balochistan?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Quetta on the night of May 31, 1935 at 03:02 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 147km south-southwest of Quetta at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Quetta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Quetta, Balochistan?
In the past 10 years, 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Quetta. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
