Latest earthquakes near Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today
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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.
Apr 19, 2025 11:47AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake hit 265km from Kabul in Afghanistan on Saturday Morning.
Apr 16, 2025 04:13AM
On Wednesday Night a Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck 203km from Kabul in Afghanistan.
Abbottabad Earthquake Statistics
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.
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 | 269 | 91.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 8.19% |
| 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 Apr 19, 2025 11:47 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) north-west of Abbottabad, at a depth of 98 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-west 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.
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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Abbottabad on the night of June 6, 2025 at 03:25 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 253km 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.
