Latest earthquakes near Muzaffargarh, Punjab today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Muzaffargarh, Punjab, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Muzaffargarh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Muzaffargarh (also known as مظفر گڑھ), it will show up within minutes.
Muzaffargarh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Muzaffargarh, 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 Muzaffargarh in 2020. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Muzaffargarh 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 Muzaffargarh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Muzaffargarh 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 | 96.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 3.48% |
| 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 Muzaffargarh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Muzaffargarh occurred on Oct 23, 2015 05:27 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 97 kilometers (60 mi) west-southwest of Muzaffargarh, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Muzaffargarh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 1997 02:08, 288 kilometers (179 mi) west-southwest of Muzaffargarh. It is the strongest earthquake near Muzaffargarh 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 Muzaffargarh, 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 Muzaffargarh.
Nearest earthquakes from Muzaffargarh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Muzaffargarh, 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 Muzaffargarh.
When was the last earthquake in Muzaffargarh, Punjab?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Muzaffargarh on the night of April 19, 2024 at 04:12 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 250km north-east of Muzaffargarh at a depth of 162km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Muzaffargarh, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Muzaffargarh, Punjab?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Muzaffargarh on the night of February 28, 1997 at 02:08 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 288km west of Muzaffargarh at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Muzaffargarh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Muzaffargarh, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Muzaffargarh. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
