Latest earthquakes near Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today
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Dera Ismail Khan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dera Ismail Khan roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dera Ismail Khan in 2020. A total of 31 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dera Ismail Khan that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dera Ismail Khan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dera Ismail Khan 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 | 164 | 94.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.62% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dera Ismail Khan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dera Ismail Khan occurred on Jun 22, 2022 01:54 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 189 kilometers (117 mi) north-west of Dera Ismail Khan, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dera Ismail Khan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Sep 16, 1956 13:37, 267 kilometers (166 mi) north-west of Dera Ismail Khan. It is the strongest earthquake near Dera Ismail Khan 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 Dera Ismail Khan, 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 Dera Ismail Khan.
Nearest earthquakes from Dera Ismail Khan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dera Ismail Khan, 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 Dera Ismail Khan.
When was the last earthquake in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Dera Ismail Khan on the night of November 11, 2024 at 03:26 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 206km south of Dera Ismail Khan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Dera Ismail Khan on the afternoon of September 16, 1956 at 13:37 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 267km north-northwest of Dera Ismail Khan at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dera Ismail Khan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
In the past 10 years, 173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dera Ismail Khan. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
