Latest earthquakes near Multan, Punjab today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Multan, Punjab, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Multan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Multan (also known as مُلتان), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Multan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Multan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Multan and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 11:21AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Jhelum in Pakistan.
Multan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Multan, Punjab in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Multan in 2020. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Multan that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Multan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Multan 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 | 111 | 94.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.13% |
| 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 Multan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Multan occurred on Oct 23, 2015 05:27 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 127 kilometers (79 mi) west-southwest of Multan, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Multan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 23, 1919 11:41, 157 kilometers (98 mi) west-southwest of Multan. It is the strongest earthquake near Multan 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 Multan, 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 Multan.
Nearest earthquakes from Multan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Multan, 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 Multan.
When was the last earthquake in Multan, Punjab?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Multan on the morning of December 16, 2024 at 11:25 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 263km northwest of Multan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Multan, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Multan, Punjab?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Multan on the morning of May 23, 1919 at 11:41 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 157km northwest of Multan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Multan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Multan, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Multan. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
