Latest earthquakes near Kasur, Punjab today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kasur, Punjab, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kasur? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kasur, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kasur Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kasur. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kasur and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 11:21AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Jhelum in Pakistan.
Kasur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kasur, Punjab in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kasur in 2020. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kasur that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kasur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kasur 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 | 83 | 94.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.68% |
| 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 Kasur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kasur occurred on Sep 24, 2019 16:01 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 226 kilometers (140 mi) north-northwest of Kasur, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kasur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1905 05:18, 285 kilometers (177 mi) north-northwest of Kasur. It is the strongest earthquake near Kasur 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 Kasur, 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 Kasur.
Nearest earthquakes from Kasur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kasur, 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 Kasur.
When was the last earthquake in Kasur, Punjab?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kasur on the afternoon of December 19, 2024 at 16:55 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 247km east of Kasur at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kasur, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kasur, Punjab?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kasur on the night of April 4, 1905 at 05:18 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 285km north-east of Kasur at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kasur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kasur, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kasur. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
