Latest earthquakes near Rawalpindi, Punjab today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rawalpindi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rawalpindi (also known as راولپنڈی), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 08:48 Karachi) |
M 2.9 | 273 km ESE from Rawalpindi |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 14:54 Karachi) |
M 3.6 | 202 km NE from Rawalpindi |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 02:20 Karachi) |
M 5.1 | 347 km E from Rawalpindi |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 13:13 Karachi) |
M 3.4 | 196 km SSE from Rawalpindi |
| 31 days ago (Feb 23 20:17 Karachi) |
M 3.8 | 116 km NE from Rawalpindi |
| 34 days ago (Feb 21 03:21 Karachi) |
M 4.4 | 128 km NNW from Rawalpindi |
| 39 days ago (Feb 15 22:48 Karachi) |
M 4.7 | 21 km S from Rawalpindi |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 23:28 Karachi) |
M 3.5 | 141 km SE from Rawalpindi |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 23:19 Karachi) |
M 3.7 | 239 km SSW from Rawalpindi |
| 63 days ago (Jan 22 22:12 Karachi) |
M 3.7 | 295 km E from Rawalpindi |
| 63 days ago (Jan 22 22:12 Karachi) |
M 4.2 | 258 km E from Rawalpindi |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 13:04 Karachi) |
M 3.5 | 277 km E from Rawalpindi |
| 88 days ago (Dec 28 19:04 Karachi) |
M 3.4 | 230 km E from Rawalpindi |
| 89 days ago (Dec 27 20:37 Karachi) |
M 4.3 | 145 km NE from Rawalpindi |
| 89 days ago (Dec 27 20:36 Karachi) |
M 4.0 | 148 km ENE from Rawalpindi |
| Dec 11, 2024 12:36 (Karachi) |
M 3.6 | 112 km SE from Rawalpindi |
| Dec 5, 2024 11:21 (Karachi) |
M 5.2 | 105 km SE from Rawalpindi |
| Nov 27, 2024 13:05 (Karachi) |
M 3.7 | 186 km ENE from Rawalpindi |
| Nov 25, 2024 12:42 (Karachi) |
M 4.3 | 34 km WSW from Rawalpindi |
| Nov 24, 2024 06:08 (Karachi) |
M 3.8 | 51 km SSE from Rawalpindi |
| Nov 13, 2024 10:13 (Karachi) |
M 5.0 | 367 km NNW from Rawalpindi |
| Oct 29, 2024 02:30 (Karachi) |
M 4.1 | 125 km NE from Rawalpindi |
| Oct 20, 2024 10:51 (Karachi) |
M 3.7 | 277 km ESE from Rawalpindi |
| Oct 16, 2024 23:56 (Karachi) |
M 5.9 | 396 km NW from Rawalpindi |
| Oct 13, 2024 16:41 (Karachi) |
M 2.7 | 268 km ESE from Rawalpindi |
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Recent Rawalpindi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Rawalpindi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Rawalpindi and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2025 02:20AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit 0mi from India on Friday Night.
Rawalpindi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 232 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rawalpindi, Punjab in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Rawalpindi roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rawalpindi in 2020. A total of 52 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rawalpindi that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rawalpindi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Rawalpindi 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 | 210 | 90.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 9.48% |
| 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 Rawalpindi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rawalpindi occurred on Dec 30, 2019 22:18 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) north-northeast of Rawalpindi, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rawalpindi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 2005 08:50, 116 kilometers (72 mi) north-northeast of Rawalpindi. It is the strongest earthquake near Rawalpindi in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rawalpindi, 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 Rawalpindi.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2019 22:18 (Karachi) |
M 5.6 | 265 km NNE from Rawalpindi |
| Sep 24, 2019 16:01 (Karachi) |
M 5.4 | 90 km SE from Rawalpindi |
| May 9, 2018 08:23 (Karachi) |
M 5.4 | 241 km WSW from Rawalpindi |
| Oct 1, 2016 13:04 (Karachi) |
M 5.4 | 157 km NNE from Rawalpindi |
| Jul 2, 2015 12:18 (Karachi) |
M 5.3 | 113 km NNE from Rawalpindi |
| Jun 13, 2023 13:03 (Karachi) |
M 5.2 | 271 km E from Rawalpindi |
| Dec 27, 2021 18:31 (Karachi) |
M 5.2 | 272 km NE from Rawalpindi |
| Jun 12, 2019 08:10 (Karachi) |
M 5.2 | 122 km N from Rawalpindi |
| Feb 5, 2019 21:47 (Karachi) |
M 5.2 | 197 km NNE from Rawalpindi |
| Dec 5, 2024 11:21 (Karachi) |
M 5.2 | 105 km SE from Rawalpindi |
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Nearest earthquakes from Rawalpindi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rawalpindi, Punjab. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2017 17:24 (Karachi) |
M 4.6 | 5 km WSW from Rawalpindi |
| Jan 29, 2023 12:54 (Karachi) |
M 4.4 | 15 km W from Rawalpindi |
| 39 days ago (Feb 15 22:48 Karachi) |
M 4.7 | 21 km S from Rawalpindi |
| Jul 25, 2015 01:59 (Karachi) |
M 5.1 | 32 km NNE from Rawalpindi |
| Nov 25, 2024 12:42 (Karachi) |
M 4.3 | 34 km WSW from Rawalpindi |
| Feb 24, 2023 06:06 (Karachi) |
M 4.1 | 34 km WNW from Rawalpindi |
| Mar 21, 2017 10:56 (Karachi) |
M 4.3 | 36 km W from Rawalpindi |
| Jul 25, 2015 02:30 (Karachi) |
M 4.6 | 40 km SE from Rawalpindi |
| Jan 18, 2022 05:30 (Karachi) |
M 4.3 | 44 km W from Rawalpindi |
| Nov 24, 2016 19:16 (Karachi) |
M 4.5 | 49 km SSW from Rawalpindi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Rawalpindi.
When was the last earthquake in Rawalpindi, Punjab?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Rawalpindi on the morning of March 26, 2025 at 08:48 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 273km east-southeast of Rawalpindi at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rawalpindi, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rawalpindi, Punjab?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Rawalpindi on the morning of October 8, 2005 at 08:50 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 116km north-northeast of Rawalpindi at a depth of 26km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rawalpindi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rawalpindi, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 232 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rawalpindi. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
