Latest earthquakes near Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Abbottabad? If an earthquake is happening right now near Abbottabad, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Nov 13, 2024 10:13AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Oct 16, 2024 11:56PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit near Fayzabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday Evening.
Abbottabad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 297 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 274 | 92.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 7.74% |
| 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
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 124 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.
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.
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 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Abbottabad on the morning of November 13, 2024 at 10:13 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 325km northwest of Abbottabad at a depth of 221km 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, 297 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Abbottabad. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
