Latest earthquakes near Jhelum, Punjab today
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Recent Jhelum Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jhelum. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jhelum and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 11:21AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Jhelum in Pakistan.
Jhelum Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 201 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jhelum, Punjab in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jhelum roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jhelum in 2020. A total of 47 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jhelum that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jhelum in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jhelum 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 | 182 | 90.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 9.45% |
| 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 Jhelum
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jhelum occurred on Oct 1, 2016 13:04 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 219 kilometers (136 mi) north of Jhelum, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jhelum in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 2005 08:50, 179 kilometers (111 mi) north of Jhelum. It is the strongest earthquake near Jhelum 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 Jhelum, 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 Jhelum.
Nearest earthquakes from Jhelum
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jhelum, 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 Jhelum.
When was the last earthquake in Jhelum, Punjab?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Jhelum on the afternoon of December 11, 2024 at 12:36 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 17km south of Jhelum at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jhelum, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jhelum, Punjab?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Jhelum on the morning of October 8, 2005 at 08:50 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 179km north of Jhelum at a depth of 26km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jhelum since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jhelum, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 201 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jhelum. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
