Latest earthquakes near Islamabad today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Islamabad, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Islamabad? If an earthquake is happening right now near Islamabad (also known as اسلام آباد), it will show up within minutes.
Islamabad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 241 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Islamabad in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Islamabad roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Islamabad in 2020. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Islamabad 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 Islamabad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Islamabad 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 | 219 | 90.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 9.13% |
| 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 Islamabad
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Islamabad occurred on Dec 30, 2019 22:18 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) north-east of Islamabad, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Islamabad in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 2005 08:50, 104 kilometers (65 mi) north-east of Islamabad. It is the strongest earthquake near Islamabad 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 Islamabad 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 Islamabad.
Nearest earthquakes from Islamabad
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Islamabad. 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 Islamabad.
When was the last earthquake in Islamabad?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Islamabad on the night of April 24, 2024 at 01:14 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 246km east-southeast of Islamabad at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Islamabad in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Islamabad?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Islamabad on the morning of October 8, 2005 at 08:50 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 104km north-northeast of Islamabad at a depth of 26km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Islamabad since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Islamabad?
In the past 10 years, 241 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Islamabad. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
