Latest earthquakes near Okara, Punjab today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Okara, Punjab, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Okara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Okara, it will show up within minutes.
Okara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Okara, Punjab in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Okara in 2020. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Okara 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 Okara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Okara 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 | 44 | 97.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.22% |
| 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 Okara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Okara occurred on Sep 24, 2019 16:01 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 254 kilometers (158 mi) north of Okara, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Okara in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 1906 00:09, 280 kilometers (174 mi) north of Okara. It is the strongest earthquake near Okara 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 Okara, 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 Okara.
Nearest earthquakes from Okara
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Okara, 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 Okara.
When was the last earthquake in Okara, Punjab?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Okara on the afternoon of April 25, 2024 at 17:40 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 157km south-east of Okara at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Okara, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Okara, Punjab?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Okara on the night of February 28, 1906 at 00:09 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 280km east-northeast of Okara at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Okara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Okara, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Okara. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 81 days.
