Latest earthquakes near Punjab, Pakistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Punjab, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Punjab? If an earthquake is happening right now near Punjab, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Jun 22, 2026 03:22PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Jun 5, 2026 09:34PM
On Friday Evening a Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck near Pathānkot in India.
Apr 3, 2026 09:12PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Sep 4, 2025 09:56PM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.6 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Sep 1, 2025 12:17AM
On Sunday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.0 Earthquake struck near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Punjab Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 478 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 47 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Punjab roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Punjab in 2025. A total of 84 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Punjab that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 439 | 91.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 7.95% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.21% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Punjab
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Punjab occurred on Sep 1, 2025 00:17 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) west-northwest of Rawalpindi, at a depth of 8 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) west-northwest of Gujranwala. It is the strongest earthquake near Punjab in the past 126 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.
Earthquakes by city in Punjab
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Punjab, Pakistan.
- Ahmadpur East
- Bahawalnagar
- Bahawalpur
- Burewala
- Chakwal
- Chiniot (چنیوٹ)
- Chishtian
- Daska Kalan
- Dera Ghazi Khan (ڈیرہ غازی خان)
- Faisalabad (فیصل آباد)
- Gojra (گوجرہ)
- Gujranwala
- Gujrat
- Hafizabad
- Jaranwala
- Jhang Sadr
- Jhelum
- Kamalia
- Kamoke
- Kasur
- Khanpur
- Khushāb
- Kot Addu
- Lahore
- Mandi Bahauddin
- Multan (مُلتان)
- Muridke
- Muzaffargarh (مظفر گڑھ)
- Okara
- Pakpattan
- Rahim Yar Khan (رحیم یار خان)
- Rawalpindi (راولپنڈی)
- Saddiqabad
- Sahiwal (ساہیوال)
- Sargodha (سرگودھا)
- Shahkot
- Shekhupura
- Sialkot (Siālkot)
- Vihari
- Wazirabad
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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Punjab on the night of June 25, 2026 at 02:06 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 193km east of Rawalpindi at a depth of 10km 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, 478 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Punjab. This averages to 48 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
