Latest earthquakes near Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today

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List of latest earthquakes near Abbottabad.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
5 days ago
(Mar 26 08:48 Karachi)
M 2.9 280 km ESE
from Abbottabad
17 days ago
(Mar 14 14:54 Karachi)
M 3.6 160 km ENE
from Abbottabad
18 days ago
(Mar 14 02:20 Karachi)
M 5.1 345 km ESE
from Abbottabad
22 days ago
(Mar 9 13:13 Karachi)
M 3.4 249 km SSE
from Abbottabad
36 days ago
(Feb 23 20:17 Karachi)
M 3.8 74 km ENE
from Abbottabad
38 days ago
(Feb 21 03:21 Karachi)
M 4.4 86 km NW
from Abbottabad
44 days ago
(Feb 15 22:48 Karachi)
M 4.7 83 km S
from Abbottabad
48 days ago
(Feb 11 23:28 Karachi)
M 3.5 177 km SSE
from Abbottabad
49 days ago
(Feb 10 21:16 Karachi)
M 4.3 283 km NW
from Abbottabad
68 days ago
(Jan 22 22:12 Karachi)
M 3.7 279 km E
from Abbottabad
68 days ago
(Jan 22 22:12 Karachi)
M 4.2 254 km ESE
from Abbottabad
85 days ago
(Jan 5 13:04 Karachi)
M 3.5 282 km ESE
from Abbottabad
93 days ago
(Dec 28 19:04 Karachi)
M 3.4 216 km E
from Abbottabad
94 days ago
(Dec 27 20:37 Karachi)
M 4.3 97 km ENE
from Abbottabad
94 days ago
(Dec 27 20:36 Karachi)
M 4.0 114 km E
from Abbottabad
Dec 11, 2024 12:36
(Karachi)
M 3.6 160 km SSE
from Abbottabad
Dec 5, 2024 11:21
(Karachi)
M 5.2 153 km SSE
from Abbottabad
Nov 27, 2024 13:05
(Karachi)
M 3.7 158 km E
from Abbottabad
Nov 25, 2024 12:42
(Karachi)
M 4.3 85 km SW
from Abbottabad
Nov 24, 2024 06:08
(Karachi)
M 3.8 111 km S
from Abbottabad
Nov 13, 2024 10:13
(Karachi)
M 5.0 322 km NW
from Abbottabad
Oct 29, 2024 02:30
(Karachi)
M 4.1 72 km ENE
from Abbottabad
Oct 20, 2024 10:51
(Karachi)
M 3.7 283 km ESE
from Abbottabad
Oct 16, 2024 23:56
(Karachi)
M 5.9 357 km NW
from Abbottabad
Oct 13, 2024 16:41
(Karachi)
M 2.7 275 km ESE
from Abbottabad

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Recent Abbottabad Earthquake News

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

Abbottabad Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
29 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.9
Mar 26, 2025 08:48

Average

A total of 293 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 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 Abbottabad roughly every 12 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Abbottabad in 2020. A total of 62 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Abbottabad that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Abbottabad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Abbottabad 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 Abbottabad (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 270 92.15%
Mag. 5 23 7.85%
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 Abbottabad

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 Abbottabad occurred on Dec 30, 2019 22:18 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 206 kilometers (128 mi) north-east of Abbottabad, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Abbottabad in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 2005 08:50, 56 kilometers (35 mi) north-east of Abbottabad. It is the strongest earthquake near Abbottabad 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 Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 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 Abbottabad.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Abbottabad.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 30, 2019 22:18
(Karachi)
M 5.6 206 km NE
from Abbottabad
Oct 1, 2016 13:04
(Karachi)
M 5.4 95 km NNE
from Abbottabad
Sep 24, 2019 16:01
(Karachi)
M 5.4 130 km SSE
from Abbottabad
May 9, 2018 08:23
(Karachi)
M 5.4 274 km WSW
from Abbottabad
Jul 2, 2015 12:18
(Karachi)
M 5.3 57 km NE
from Abbottabad
Dec 27, 2021 18:31
(Karachi)
M 5.2 215 km NE
from Abbottabad
Jun 13, 2023 13:03
(Karachi)
M 5.2 274 km ESE
from Abbottabad
Feb 5, 2019 21:47
(Karachi)
M 5.2 138 km NE
from Abbottabad
Jun 12, 2019 08:10
(Karachi)
M 5.2 68 km NNW
from Abbottabad
Dec 5, 2024 11:21
(Karachi)
M 5.2 153 km SSE
from Abbottabad

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Nearest earthquakes from Abbottabad

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Abbottabad.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 25, 2015 01:59
(Karachi)
M 5.1 32 km S
from Abbottabad
Oct 24, 2016 15:52
(Karachi)
M 4.4 35 km NNE
from Abbottabad
Apr 12, 2023 09:40
(Karachi)
M 4.2 44 km ENE
from Abbottabad
May 18, 2015 21:46
(Karachi)
M 4.3 49 km E
from Abbottabad
Aug 18, 2024 02:33
(Karachi)
M 4.2 51 km NE
from Abbottabad
Feb 20, 2022 04:03
(Karachi)
M 4.2 50 km N
from Abbottabad
Aug 2, 2016 06:24
(Karachi)
M 4.2 52 km WSW
from Abbottabad
Dec 24, 2021 22:58
(Karachi)
M 4.5 53 km N
from Abbottabad
Jul 14, 2015 10:46
(Karachi)
M 4.5 54 km ENE
from Abbottabad
Mar 21, 2017 10:56
(Karachi)
M 4.3 57 km WNW
from Abbottabad

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Abbottabad on the morning of March 26, 2025 at 08:48 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 280km east-southeast of Abbottabad at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Abbottabad on the morning of October 8, 2005 at 08:50 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 56km north-east of Abbottabad at a depth of 26km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Abbottabad since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?

In the past 10 years, 293 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Abbottabad. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.