Latest earthquakes near Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mardan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mardan (also known as مردان), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Mardan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mardan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mardan 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.
Mardan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1463 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 146 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mardan roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mardan in 2016. A total of 178 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mardan that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mardan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mardan 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 | 1384 | 94.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 71 | 4.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mardan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mardan occurred on Apr 10, 2016 15:28 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 266 kilometers (165 mi) north-northwest of Mardan, at a depth of 212 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mardan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 02:06, 259 kilometers (161 mi) north-northwest of Mardan. It is the strongest earthquake near Mardan 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 Mardan, 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 Mardan.
Nearest earthquakes from Mardan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mardan, 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 Mardan.
When was the last earthquake in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mardan on the afternoon of December 15, 2024 at 14:20 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 274km north-northwest of Marchdan at a depth of 190km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mardan on the night of November 16, 1921 at 02:06 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 259km north-northwest of Marchdan at a depth of 240km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mardan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
In the past 10 years, 1463 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mardan. This averages to 146 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
