Latest earthquakes near Hafizabad, Punjab today
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Recent Hafizabad Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hafizabad. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hafizabad and elsewhere.
Sep 4, 2025 09:56PM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.6 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Sep 1, 2025 12:17AM
On Sunday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.0 Earthquake struck near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Hafizabad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 159 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hafizabad, Punjab in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hafizabad roughly every 22 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hafizabad in 2020. A total of 39 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hafizabad that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hafizabad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Hafizabad 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 | 151 | 94.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 5.03% |
| 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 Hafizabad
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hafizabad occurred on Sep 24, 2019 16:01 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 112 kilometers (70 mi) north of Hafizabad, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hafizabad in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 2005 08:50, 275 kilometers (171 mi) north of Hafizabad. It is the strongest earthquake near Hafizabad in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hafizabad, 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 Hafizabad.
Nearest earthquakes from Hafizabad
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hafizabad, 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 Hafizabad.
When was the last earthquake in Hafizabad, Punjab?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Hafizabad on the afternoon of April 1, 2026 at 12:26 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 298km north-east of Hafizabad at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hafizabad, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hafizabad, Punjab?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Hafizabad on the morning of October 8, 2005 at 08:50 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 275km north of Hafizabad at a depth of 26km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hafizabad since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hafizabad, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 159 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hafizabad. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
