Latest earthquakes near Shahkot, Punjab today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shahkot, Punjab, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shahkot? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shahkot, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Shahkot Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Shahkot. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Shahkot and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 11:21AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Jhelum in Pakistan.
Shahkot Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 102 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shahkot, 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 Shahkot in 2020. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shahkot 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 Shahkot in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shahkot 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 | 95 | 93.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.86% |
| 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 Shahkot
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shahkot occurred on Sep 24, 2019 16:01 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 170 kilometers (106 mi) north of Shahkot, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shahkot in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 1906 00:09, 251 kilometers (156 mi) north of Shahkot. It is the strongest earthquake near Shahkot 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 Shahkot, 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 Shahkot.
Nearest earthquakes from Shahkot
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shahkot, 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 Shahkot.
When was the last earthquake in Shahkot, Punjab?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Shahkot on the afternoon of December 11, 2024 at 12:36 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 137km north of Shahkot at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shahkot, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shahkot, Punjab?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Shahkot on the night of February 28, 1906 at 00:09 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 251km east of Shahkot at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shahkot since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shahkot, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 102 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shahkot. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 36 days.
