Latest earthquakes near Pakpattan, Punjab today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pakpattan, Punjab, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pakpattan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pakpattan, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Pakpattan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pakpattan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pakpattan and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 11:21AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Jhelum in Pakistan.
Pakpattan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 42 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pakpattan, 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 Pakpattan in 2020. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pakpattan 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 Pakpattan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Pakpattan 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 | 40 | 95.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 4.76% |
| 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 Pakpattan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pakpattan occurred on Dec 5, 2024 11:21 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) north of Pakpattan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pakpattan in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Pakpattan, 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 Pakpattan.
Nearest earthquakes from Pakpattan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pakpattan, 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 Pakpattan.
When was the last earthquake in Pakpattan, Punjab?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Pakpattan on the afternoon of December 11, 2024 at 12:36 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 273km north of Pakpattan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pakpattan, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pakpattan, Punjab?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Pakpattan on the morning of December 5, 2024 at 11:21 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 279km north of Pakpattan at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pakpattan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pakpattan, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 42 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pakpattan. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 87 days.
