Latest earthquakes near Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rahim Yar Khan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rahim Yar Khan (also known as رحیم یار خان), it will show up within minutes.
Rahim Yar Khan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rahim Yar Khan in 2021. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rahim Yar Khan that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rahim Yar Khan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Rahim Yar Khan 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 | 101 | 96.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 3.81% |
| 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 Rahim Yar Khan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rahim Yar Khan occurred on Oct 7, 2021 03:01 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) north-west of Rahim Yar Khan, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rahim Yar Khan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Oct 21, 1909 05:11, 285 kilometers (177 mi) north-west of Rahim Yar Khan. It is the strongest earthquake near Rahim Yar Khan 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 Rahim Yar Khan, 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 Rahim Yar Khan.
Nearest earthquakes from Rahim Yar Khan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rahim Yar Khan, 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 Rahim Yar Khan.
When was the last earthquake in Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Rahim Yar Khan on the morning of March 25, 2024 at 08:27 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 291km north of Rahim Yar Khan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Rahim Yar Khan on the night of October 21, 1909 at 05:11 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 285km west of Rahim Yar Khan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rahim Yar Khan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rahim Yar Khan. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
