Latest earthquakes near Chiniot, Punjab today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chiniot, Punjab, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chiniot? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chiniot (also known as چنیوٹ), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Chiniot Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chiniot. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chiniot and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 11:21AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Jhelum in Pakistan.
Chiniot Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chiniot, 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 Chiniot in 2020. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chiniot that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chiniot in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chiniot 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 | 92 | 93.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 6.12% |
| 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 Chiniot
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chiniot occurred on May 9, 2018 08:23 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) north-west of Chiniot, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chiniot in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 1906 00:09, 297 kilometers (185 mi) north-west of Chiniot. It is the strongest earthquake near Chiniot 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 Chiniot, 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 Chiniot.
Nearest earthquakes from Chiniot
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chiniot, 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 Chiniot.
When was the last earthquake in Chiniot, Punjab?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiniot on the morning of December 16, 2024 at 11:25 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 298km west of Chiniot at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chiniot, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chiniot, Punjab?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiniot on the night of February 28, 1906 at 00:09 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 297km east of Chiniot at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chiniot since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chiniot, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chiniot. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
