Latest earthquakes near Islamabad today

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List of latest earthquakes near Islamabad.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 29, 2025 10:51
(Karachi)
M 3.8 200 km SSW
from Islamabad
Jun 28, 2025 19:06
(Karachi)
M 3.6 176 km ESE
from Islamabad
Jun 25, 2025 06:21
(Karachi)
M 3.6 41 km SSE
from Islamabad
Jun 6, 2025 03:25
(Karachi)
M 3.5 253 km ESE
from Islamabad
May 31, 2025 07:45
(Karachi)
M 4.3 291 km NW
from Islamabad
May 27, 2025 18:50
(Karachi)
M 4.2 273 km S
from Islamabad
May 10, 2025 14:44
(Karachi)
M 2.7 277 km ESE
from Islamabad
May 9, 2025 01:52
(Karachi)
M 4.3 245 km NW
from Islamabad
May 3, 2025 01:59
(Karachi)
M 2.7 267 km ESE
from Islamabad
Apr 30, 2025 21:29
(Karachi)
M 4.3 218 km SW
from Islamabad
Apr 19, 2025 12:51
(Karachi)
M 3.1 279 km ESE
from Islamabad
Apr 19, 2025 11:47
(Karachi)
M 5.7 324 km NNW
from Islamabad
Apr 16, 2025 04:13
(Karachi)
M 5.6 335 km NW
from Islamabad
Apr 12, 2025 12:30
(Karachi)
M 4.9 46 km WNW
from Islamabad
Apr 12, 2025 11:25
(Karachi)
M 3.3 115 km S
from Islamabad
Mar 26, 2025 08:48
(Karachi)
M 2.9 277 km ESE
from Islamabad
Mar 14, 2025 14:54
(Karachi)
M 3.6 195 km ENE
from Islamabad
Mar 14, 2025 02:20
(Karachi)
M 5.1 344 km ESE
from Islamabad
Mar 9, 2025 13:13
(Karachi)
M 3.4 209 km SSE
from Islamabad
Feb 23, 2025 20:17
(Karachi)
M 3.8 108 km NE
from Islamabad
Feb 21, 2025 03:21
(Karachi)
M 4.4 111 km NNW
from Islamabad
Feb 15, 2025 22:48
(Karachi)
M 4.7 35 km S
from Islamabad
Feb 11, 2025 23:28
(Karachi)
M 3.5 150 km SE
from Islamabad
Feb 11, 2025 23:19
(Karachi)
M 3.7 251 km SSW
from Islamabad
Jan 22, 2025 22:12
(Karachi)
M 3.7 294 km E
from Islamabad

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Recent Islamabad Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Islamabad. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Islamabad and elsewhere.

Islamabad Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
23 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.8
Jun 29, 2025 10:51

Average

A total of 234 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 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Islamabad with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Islamabad (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 213 91.03%
Mag. 5 21 8.97%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.6
On Dec 30, 2019 22:18.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.6
On Oct 8, 2005 08:50.

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 125 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Islamabad.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 30, 2019 22:18
(Karachi)
M 5.6 253 km NE
from Islamabad
Sep 24, 2019 16:01
(Karachi)
M 5.4 100 km SE
from Islamabad
May 9, 2018 08:23
(Karachi)
M 5.4 243 km WSW
from Islamabad
Oct 1, 2016 13:04
(Karachi)
M 5.4 144 km NNE
from Islamabad
Jun 12, 2019 08:10
(Karachi)
M 5.2 108 km N
from Islamabad
Dec 27, 2021 18:31
(Karachi)
M 5.2 261 km NE
from Islamabad
Feb 5, 2019 21:47
(Karachi)
M 5.2 185 km NNE
from Islamabad
Dec 5, 2024 11:21
(Karachi)
M 5.2 117 km SSE
from Islamabad
Jun 13, 2023 13:03
(Karachi)
M 5.2 274 km ESE
from Islamabad
Jan 11, 2021 19:02
(Karachi)
M 5.1 240 km E
from Islamabad

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Islamabad.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 27, 2017 17:24
(Karachi)
M 4.6 17 km SSW
from Islamabad
Jan 29, 2023 12:54
(Karachi)
M 4.4 20 km SW
from Islamabad
Jul 25, 2015 01:59
(Karachi)
M 5.1 20 km NE
from Islamabad
Feb 24, 2023 06:06
(Karachi)
M 4.1 29 km W
from Islamabad
Feb 15, 2025 22:48
(Karachi)
M 4.7 35 km S
from Islamabad
Nov 25, 2024 12:42
(Karachi)
M 4.3 40 km SW
from Islamabad
Aug 2, 2016 06:24
(Karachi)
M 4.2 39 km NW
from Islamabad
Mar 21, 2017 10:56
(Karachi)
M 4.3 40 km WSW
from Islamabad
Apr 12, 2025 12:30
(Karachi)
M 4.9 46 km WNW
from Islamabad
Jan 18, 2022 05:30
(Karachi)
M 4.3 46 km WSW
from Islamabad

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Islamabad.

When was the last earthquake in Islamabad?

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Islamabad on the morning of June 29, 2025 at 10:51 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 200km south-southwest of Islamabad at a depth of 15km 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, 234 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Islamabad. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.