Latest earthquakes near Bahawalpur, Punjab today
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Bahawalpur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 93 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bahawalpur, Punjab in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bahawalpur in 2020. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bahawalpur that year. The strongest had a 4.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bahawalpur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bahawalpur 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 | 90 | 96.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 3.23% |
| 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 Bahawalpur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bahawalpur occurred on Oct 23, 2015 05:27 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 133 kilometers (83 mi) west of Bahawalpur, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bahawalpur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 23, 1919 11:41, 237 kilometers (147 mi) west of Bahawalpur. It is the strongest earthquake near Bahawalpur 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 Bahawalpur, Punjab 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 Bahawalpur.
Nearest earthquakes from Bahawalpur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bahawalpur, Punjab. 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 Bahawalpur.
When was the last earthquake in Bahawalpur, Punjab?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bahawalpur on the afternoon of April 25, 2024 at 17:40 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 294km east of Bahawalpur at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bahawalpur, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bahawalpur, Punjab?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bahawalpur on the morning of May 23, 1919 at 11:41 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 237km northwest of Bahawalpur at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bahawalpur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bahawalpur, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 93 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bahawalpur. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 39 days.
