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Latest earthquakes near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (also known as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and elsewhere.
Apr 27, 2026 11:46AM
On Monday Morning a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Apr 18, 2026 07:54AM
On Saturday Morning a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Apr 3, 2026 09:12PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Feb 20, 2026 06:09PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Bāzārak in Afghanistan on Friday Afternoon.
Sep 4, 2025 09:56PM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.6 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Sep 1, 2025 12:17AM
On Sunday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.0 Earthquake struck near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 211 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2020. A total of 252 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 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 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 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 | 2015 | 95.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 92 | 4.35% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.38% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa occurred on Mar 21, 2023 21:47 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 285 kilometers (177 mi) north-northwest of Peshawar, at a depth of 192 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 02:06, 261 kilometers (162 mi) north-northwest of Peshawar. It is the strongest earthquake near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 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 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Earthquakes by city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Use this regional Khyber Pakhtunkhwa earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Swabi, Nowshera Cantonment, Charsadda, Shorkot, Shabqadar, Mansehra, Haripur, Bannu, Bat Khela, Havelian, Khalabat, Tank, Pabbi, Risalpur Cantonment, Lakki, Topi, Hangu, Upper Dir, Tangi, Utmanzai and Thal.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
When was the last earthquake in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on the morning of April 27, 2026 at 11:46 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 372km north of Peshawar at a depth of 105km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on the night of November 16, 1921 at 02:06 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 261km north-northwest of Peshawar at a depth of 240km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan?
In the past 10 years, 2115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This averages to 212 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
