Latest earthquakes near Lahore, Punjab today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lahore? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lahore, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Lahore Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lahore. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lahore and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 11:21AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Jhelum in Pakistan.
Lahore Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 123 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lahore, Punjab in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lahore roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lahore in 2020. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lahore that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lahore in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Lahore 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 | 114 | 92.68% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 7.32% |
| 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 Lahore
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lahore occurred on Sep 24, 2019 16:01 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 177 kilometers (110 mi) north-northwest of Lahore, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lahore in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1905 05:18, 268 kilometers (167 mi) north-northwest of Lahore. It is the strongest earthquake near Lahore 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 Lahore, 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 Lahore.
Nearest earthquakes from Lahore
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lahore, 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 Lahore.
When was the last earthquake in Lahore, Punjab?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Lahore on the afternoon of December 19, 2024 at 16:55 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 255km east of Lahore at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lahore, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lahore, Punjab?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Lahore on the night of April 4, 1905 at 05:18 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 268km east-northeast of Lahore at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lahore since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lahore, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 123 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lahore. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
