Latest earthquakes near Chakwal, Punjab today
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Recent Chakwal Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chakwal. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chakwal and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 11:21AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Jhelum in Pakistan.
Chakwal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 184 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chakwal, Punjab in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chakwal roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chakwal in 2020. A total of 44 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chakwal that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chakwal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chakwal 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 | 165 | 89.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 10.33% |
| 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 Chakwal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chakwal occurred on May 9, 2018 08:23 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 219 kilometers (136 mi) west of Chakwal, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chakwal in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 2005 08:50, 191 kilometers (119 mi) west of Chakwal. It is the strongest earthquake near Chakwal 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 Chakwal, 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 Chakwal.
Nearest earthquakes from Chakwal
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chakwal, 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 Chakwal.
When was the last earthquake in Chakwal, Punjab?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chakwal on the morning of December 16, 2024 at 11:25 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 295km west-southwest of Chakwal at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chakwal, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chakwal, Punjab?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Chakwal on the morning of October 8, 2005 at 08:50 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 191km north-northeast of Chakwal at a depth of 26km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chakwal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chakwal, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 184 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chakwal. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
