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.
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.
Dec 5, 2024 11:21AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Jhelum in Pakistan.
Nov 28, 2024 03:49PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Oct 16, 2024 11:56PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit near Fayzabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday Evening.
Rawalpindi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 235 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 | 212 | 90.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 9.79% |
| 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 124 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Rawalpindi.
When was the last earthquake in Rawalpindi, Punjab?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Rawalpindi on the afternoon of December 11, 2024 at 12:36 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 112km south-east of Rawalpindi at a depth of 10km 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, 235 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rawalpindi. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
