Latest earthquakes near Sargodha, Punjab today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sargodha? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sargodha (also known as سرگودھا), it will show up within minutes.
Sargodha Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 128 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sargodha, Punjab in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sargodha roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sargodha in 2020. A total of 27 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sargodha that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sargodha in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sargodha 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 | 119 | 92.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 7.03% |
| 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 Sargodha
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sargodha occurred on May 9, 2018 08:23 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 233 kilometers (145 mi) west-northwest of Sargodha, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sargodha in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 2005 08:50, 286 kilometers (178 mi) west-northwest of Sargodha. It is the strongest earthquake near Sargodha 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 Sargodha, 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 Sargodha.
Nearest earthquakes from Sargodha
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sargodha, 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 Sargodha.
When was the last earthquake in Sargodha, Punjab?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Sargodha on the night of April 19, 2024 at 04:12 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 90km south-east of Sargodha at a depth of 162km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sargodha, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sargodha, Punjab?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sargodha on the morning of October 8, 2005 at 08:50 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 286km north-northeast of Sargodha at a depth of 26km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sargodha since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sargodha, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 128 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sargodha. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
