Latest earthquakes near Gujranwala, Punjab today
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Gujranwala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 171 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gujranwala, Punjab in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gujranwala roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gujranwala in 2020. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gujranwala that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gujranwala in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gujranwala 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 | 160 | 93.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 6.43% |
| 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 Gujranwala
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gujranwala occurred on Feb 27, 2015 02:59 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) north-northwest of Gujranwala, at a depth of 30 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gujranwala in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1905 05:18, 261 kilometers (162 mi) north-northwest of Gujranwala. It is the strongest earthquake near Gujranwala 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 Gujranwala, 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 Gujranwala.
Nearest earthquakes from Gujranwala
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gujranwala, 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 Gujranwala.
When was the last earthquake in Gujranwala, Punjab?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Gujranwala on the afternoon of July 22, 2024 at 15:37 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 176km north-east of Gujranwala at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gujranwala, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gujranwala, Punjab?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Gujranwala on the night of April 4, 1905 at 05:18 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 261km east of Gujranwala at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gujranwala since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gujranwala, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 171 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gujranwala. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
