Latest earthquakes near Punjab, Pakistan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Punjab.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
2 days ago
(Mar 24 04:22 Karachi)		 M 2.9 261 km ENE
from Gujranwala
8 days ago
(Mar 18 02:04 Karachi)		 M 2.8 288 km ENE
from Gujranwala
12 days ago
(Mar 14 14:54 Karachi)		 M 3.6 202 km NE
from Rawalpindi
12 days ago
(Mar 14 12:34 Karachi)		 M 3.2 271 km ENE
from Gujranwala
12 days ago
(Mar 14 11:38 Karachi)		 M 2.8 297 km SSE
from Saddiqabad
12 days ago
(Mar 14 02:20 Karachi)		 M 5.1 263 km ENE
from Gujranwala
17 days ago
(Mar 9 13:13 Karachi)		 M 3.4 37 km SW
from Gujranwala
18 days ago
(Mar 8 01:10 Karachi)		 M 4.3 18 km NNW
from Dera Ghazi Khan
18 days ago
(Mar 8 01:10 Karachi)		 M 4.3 53 km W
from Multan
25 days ago
(Mar 1 14:21 Karachi)		 M 2.7 169 km E
from Sialkot
26 days ago
(Feb 28 04:44 Karachi)		 M 4.4 85 km W
from Dera Ghazi Khan
26 days ago
(Feb 28 04:44 Karachi)		 M 4.3 128 km W
from Dera Ghazi Khan
31 days ago
(Feb 23 20:17 Karachi)		 M 3.8 116 km NE
from Rawalpindi
31 days ago
(Feb 23 08:12 Karachi)		 M 3.7 247 km E
from Lahore
33 days ago
(Feb 21 03:21 Karachi)		 M 4.4 128 km NNW
from Rawalpindi
36 days ago
(Feb 18 02:10 Karachi)		 M 3.9 42 km SSE
from Dera Ghazi Khan
39 days ago
(Feb 15 22:48 Karachi)		 M 4.7 21 km S
from Rawalpindi
43 days ago
(Feb 11 23:28 Karachi)		 M 3.5 27 km NNE
from Gujrat
43 days ago
(Feb 11 23:19 Karachi)		 M 3.7 37 km NNW
from Jhang Sadr
51 days ago
(Feb 3 06:20 Karachi)		 M 3.4 298 km E
from Lahore
52 days ago
(Feb 2 12:28 Karachi)		 M 3.6 270 km SE
from Bahawalpur
63 days ago
(Jan 22 22:12 Karachi)		 M 3.7 270 km NE
from Gujranwala
63 days ago
(Jan 22 22:12 Karachi)		 M 4.2 160 km NE
from Sialkot
67 days ago
(Jan 18 15:21 Karachi)		 M 3.2 192 km E
from Sialkot
78 days ago
(Jan 7 16:44 Karachi)		 M 3.4 241 km E
from Lahore

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Punjab

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Recent Punjab Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Punjab. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Punjab and elsewhere.

Mar 14, 2025 02:20AM Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit 0mi from India on Friday Night.

Punjab Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
42 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.9
Mar 24, 2025 04:22

Average

A total of 425 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Punjab, Pakistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 42 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Punjab roughly every 8 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Punjab in 2020. A total of 84 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Punjab that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Punjab with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Punjab in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Punjab 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Punjab (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 391 92.0%
Mag. 5 34 8.0%
Mag. 6 0 0.0%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Punjab

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.9
On Oct 7, 2021 03:01.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.9
On Apr 4, 1905 05:18.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Punjab occurred on Oct 7, 2021 03:01 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) north-west of Rahim Yar Khan, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Punjab in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1905 05:18, 261 kilometers (162 mi) north-west of Gujranwala. It is the strongest earthquake near Punjab 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 Punjab, Pakistan 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 Punjab.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Punjab.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 7, 2021 03:01
(Karachi)		 M 5.9 298 km NW
from Rahim Yar Khan
Oct 23, 2015 05:27
(Karachi)		 M 5.6 55 km SSW
from Dera Ghazi Khan
Dec 30, 2019 22:18
(Karachi)		 M 5.6 265 km NNE
from Rawalpindi
Sep 24, 2019 16:01
(Karachi)		 M 5.4 17 km NNE
from Jhelum
May 9, 2018 08:23
(Karachi)		 M 5.4 241 km WSW
from Rawalpindi
Oct 1, 2016 13:04
(Karachi)		 M 5.4 157 km NNE
from Rawalpindi
Jul 2, 2015 12:18
(Karachi)		 M 5.3 113 km NNE
from Rawalpindi
Jun 13, 2023 13:03
(Karachi)		 M 5.2 193 km NE
from Gujranwala
Jul 18, 2022 17:22
(Karachi)		 M 5.2 281 km WNW
from Khushāb
Dec 27, 2021 18:31
(Karachi)		 M 5.2 272 km NE
from Rawalpindi

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Punjab

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Earthquakes by city in Punjab

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Punjab, Pakistan.

Use this regional Punjab earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Lodhran, Jalalpur Jattan, Mianwali, Hasilpur, Arifwala, Mianke Mor, Attock City, Chichawatni, Bhakkar, Kharian, Layyah, Mian Channun, Bhalwal, Dipalpur, Harunabad, Pattoki, Chenab Nagar, Kahror Pakka, Gujar Khan, Chuhar Kana and Toba Tek Singh.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Punjab.

When was the last earthquake in Punjab, Pakistan?

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Punjab on the night of March 24, 2025 at 04:22 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 261km east-northeast of Gujranwala at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Punjab, Pakistan in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Punjab, Pakistan?

A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Punjab on the night of April 4, 1905 at 05:18 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 261km east of Gujranwala at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Punjab since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Punjab, Pakistan?

In the past 10 years, 425 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Punjab. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.