Latest earthquakes near Sahiwal, Punjab today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sahiwal? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sahiwal (also known as ساہیوال), it will show up within minutes.
Sahiwal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 71 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sahiwal, Punjab in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sahiwal in 2020. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sahiwal 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 Sahiwal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sahiwal 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 | 67 | 94.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 5.63% |
| 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 Sahiwal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sahiwal occurred on Oct 23, 2015 05:27 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) west-southwest of Sahiwal, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sahiwal in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 23, 1919 11:41, 277 kilometers (172 mi) west-southwest of Sahiwal. It is the strongest earthquake near Sahiwal 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 Sahiwal, 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 Sahiwal.
Nearest earthquakes from Sahiwal
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sahiwal, 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 Sahiwal.
When was the last earthquake in Sahiwal, Punjab?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sahiwal on the evening of November 25, 2024 at 22:15 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 186km west-southwest of Sahiwal at a depth of 297km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sahiwal, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sahiwal, Punjab?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Sahiwal on the morning of May 23, 1919 at 11:41 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 277km west of Sahiwal at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sahiwal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sahiwal, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 71 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sahiwal. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 51 days.
