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.
Recent Peshawar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Peshawar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Peshawar 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.
Peshawar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1336 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 | 94.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 68 | 5.09% |
| 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 124 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.
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.
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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Peshawar on the morning of December 16, 2024 at 11:25 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 265km southwest of Peshawar at a depth of 10km 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, 1336 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.
