Latest earthquakes near Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kohat? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kohat, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kohat Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kohat. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kohat and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 11:21AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Jhelum in Pakistan.
Nov 28, 2024 03:49PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Oct 16, 2024 11:56PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit near Fayzabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday Evening.
Kohat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 341 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kohat roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kohat in 2020. A total of 47 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kohat that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kohat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kohat 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 | 317 | 92.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 6.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kohat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kohat occurred on Jun 22, 2022 01:54 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 195 kilometers (121 mi) west-southwest of Kohat, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kohat in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 2005 08:50, 224 kilometers (139 mi) west-southwest of Kohat. It is the strongest earthquake near Kohat 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 Kohat, 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 Kohat.
Nearest earthquakes from Kohat
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kohat, 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 Kohat.
When was the last earthquake in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kohat on the morning of December 16, 2024 at 11:25 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 221km southwest of Kohat at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kohat on the morning of October 8, 2005 at 08:50 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 224km east-northeast of Kohat at a depth of 26km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kohat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
In the past 10 years, 341 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kohat. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
