Latest earthquakes near Faisalabad, Punjab today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Faisalabad? If an earthquake is happening right now near Faisalabad (also known as فیصل آباد), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Faisalabad Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Faisalabad. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Faisalabad and elsewhere.
Apr 4, 2024 09:04PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening 1mi from India.
Faisalabad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 79 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Faisalabad, Punjab in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Faisalabad in 2020. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Faisalabad 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 Faisalabad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Faisalabad 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 | 77 | 97.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.53% |
| 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 Faisalabad
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Faisalabad occurred on Sep 24, 2019 16:01 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 196 kilometers (122 mi) north-northeast of Faisalabad, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Faisalabad in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 1906 00:09, 291 kilometers (181 mi) north-northeast of Faisalabad. It is the strongest earthquake near Faisalabad 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 Faisalabad, 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 Faisalabad.
Nearest earthquakes from Faisalabad
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Faisalabad, 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 Faisalabad.
When was the last earthquake in Faisalabad, Punjab?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Faisalabad on the afternoon of April 25, 2024 at 17:40 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 229km south-east of Faisalabad at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Faisalabad, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Faisalabad, Punjab?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Faisalabad on the night of February 28, 1906 at 00:09 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 291km east of Faisalabad at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Faisalabad since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Faisalabad, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 79 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Faisalabad. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 46 days.
