Latest earthquakes near Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dera Ghazi Khan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dera Ghazi Khan (also known as ڈیرہ غازی خان), it will show up within minutes.
Dera Ghazi Khan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 129 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dera Ghazi Khan roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dera Ghazi Khan in 2021. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dera Ghazi Khan that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dera Ghazi Khan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dera Ghazi Khan 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 | 124 | 96.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 3.88% |
| 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 Dera Ghazi Khan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dera Ghazi Khan occurred on Oct 7, 2021 03:01 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 255 kilometers (158 mi) west of Dera Ghazi Khan, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dera Ghazi Khan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 1997 02:08, 234 kilometers (145 mi) west of Dera Ghazi Khan. It is the strongest earthquake near Dera Ghazi Khan 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 Dera Ghazi Khan, 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 Dera Ghazi Khan.
Nearest earthquakes from Dera Ghazi Khan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dera Ghazi Khan, 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 Dera Ghazi Khan.
When was the last earthquake in Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Dera Ghazi Khan on the night of April 19, 2024 at 04:12 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 295km east-northeast of Dera Ghazi Khan at a depth of 162km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Dera Ghazi Khan on the night of February 28, 1997 at 02:08 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 234km west of Dera Ghazi Khan at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dera Ghazi Khan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 129 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dera Ghazi Khan. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
