Latest earthquakes near Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Peshawar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Peshawar (also known as پیشاور), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours ago (Mar 27 13:28 Karachi) |
M 5.0 | 273 km N from Peshawar |
| 9 hours ago (Mar 27 08:08 Karachi) |
M 4.3 | 296 km NNW from Peshawar |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 02:59 Karachi) |
M 4.0 | 294 km NNW from Peshawar |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 11:20 Karachi) |
M 4.3 | 267 km N from Peshawar |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 09:16 Karachi) |
M 4.2 | 275 km NNW from Peshawar |
| 17 days ago (Mar 10 02:16 Karachi) |
M 4.2 | 284 km N from Peshawar |
| 23 days ago (Mar 4 13:30 Karachi) |
M 4.2 | 285 km NNW from Peshawar |
| 31 days ago (Feb 23 20:17 Karachi) |
M 3.8 | 225 km E from Peshawar |
| 32 days ago (Feb 23 16:41 Karachi) |
M 4.2 | 293 km NNW from Peshawar |
| 33 days ago (Feb 22 04:03 Karachi) |
M 4.1 | 293 km NNW from Peshawar |
| 33 days ago (Feb 22 03:50 Karachi) |
M 4.5 | 262 km N from Peshawar |
| 34 days ago (Feb 21 03:21 Karachi) |
M 4.4 | 112 km NE from Peshawar |
| 37 days ago (Feb 18 11:03 Karachi) |
M 4.2 | 288 km N from Peshawar |
| 39 days ago (Feb 15 22:48 Karachi) |
M 4.7 | 152 km ESE from Peshawar |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 23:28 Karachi) |
M 3.5 | 279 km ESE from Peshawar |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 23:19 Karachi) |
M 3.7 | 276 km SSE from Peshawar |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 21:16 Karachi) |
M 4.3 | 235 km N from Peshawar |
| 45 days ago (Feb 9 21:38 Karachi) |
M 4.1 | 282 km N from Peshawar |
| 51 days ago (Feb 4 01:12 Karachi) |
M 4.2 | 292 km NNW from Peshawar |
| 56 days ago (Jan 30 01:45 Karachi) |
M 4.0 | 269 km NNW from Peshawar |
| 60 days ago (Jan 26 06:56 Karachi) |
M 4.3 | 265 km NNW from Peshawar |
| 63 days ago (Jan 23 01:37 Karachi) |
M 4.4 | 287 km N from Peshawar |
| 70 days ago (Jan 15 23:32 Karachi) |
M 4.2 | 286 km N from Peshawar |
| 71 days ago (Jan 15 06:31 Karachi) |
M 4.3 | 284 km NNW from Peshawar |
| 72 days ago (Jan 13 19:13 Karachi) |
M 4.2 | 298 km NNW from Peshawar |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Peshawar
Peshawar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1335 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 133 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Peshawar roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Peshawar in 2016. A total of 170 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Peshawar 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 Peshawar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Peshawar 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 | 1260 | 94.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 67 | 5.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.6% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Peshawar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Peshawar occurred on Apr 10, 2016 15:28 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) north of Peshawar, at a depth of 212 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Peshawar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 1921 02:06, 261 kilometers (162 mi) north of Peshawar. It is the strongest earthquake near Peshawar 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 Peshawar, 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 Peshawar.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2016 15:28 (Karachi) |
M 6.6 | 277 km N from Peshawar |
| Mar 21, 2023 21:47 (Karachi) |
M 6.5 | 285 km NNW from Peshawar |
| Jan 11, 2024 14:20 (Karachi) |
M 6.4 | 291 km NNW from Peshawar |
| Dec 26, 2015 00:14 (Karachi) |
M 6.3 | 279 km N from Peshawar |
| Jan 31, 2018 12:07 (Karachi) |
M 6.2 | 288 km NNW from Peshawar |
| Dec 20, 2019 16:39 (Karachi) |
M 6.1 | 299 km NNW from Peshawar |
| Jun 22, 2022 01:54 (Karachi) |
M 6.0 | 225 km WSW from Peshawar |
| Jan 5, 2023 19:25 (Karachi) |
M 6.0 | 284 km NNW from Peshawar |
| Oct 26, 2015 14:09 (Karachi) |
M 5.9 | 284 km NNW from Peshawar |
| Oct 16, 2024 23:56 (Karachi) |
M 5.9 | 294 km NNW from Peshawar |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Peshawar
Nearest earthquakes from Peshawar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2019 04:00 (Karachi) |
M 4.2 | 16 km E from Peshawar |
| Dec 18, 2019 19:09 (Karachi) |
M 4.5 | 47 km S from Peshawar |
| Jun 9, 2023 06:21 (Karachi) |
M 4.4 | 52 km WSW from Peshawar |
| Sep 29, 2024 09:25 (Karachi) |
M 4.5 | 52 km WSW from Peshawar |
| Jun 23, 2021 06:09 (Karachi) |
M 4.7 | 53 km S from Peshawar |
| Jun 24, 2020 18:49 (Karachi) |
M 4.3 | 58 km S from Peshawar |
| Apr 25, 2020 03:44 (Karachi) |
M 4.2 | 57 km E from Peshawar |
| May 27, 2020 10:31 (Karachi) |
M 4.2 | 59 km WNW from Peshawar |
| Jul 22, 2020 11:19 (Karachi) |
M 4.1 | 67 km ESE from Peshawar |
| Nov 17, 2022 13:35 (Karachi) |
M 4.4 | 76 km SE from Peshawar |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Peshawar
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Peshawar.
When was the last earthquake in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Peshawar on the afternoon of March 27, 2025 at 13:28 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 273km north of Peshawar at a depth of 190km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Peshawar on the night of November 16, 1921 at 02:06 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 261km north-northwest of Peshawar at a depth of 240km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Peshawar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
In the past 10 years, 1335 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Peshawar. This averages to 134 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
