Latest earthquakes near Shekhupura, Punjab today
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Shekhupura Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 123 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shekhupura, 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 Shekhupura roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shekhupura in 2020. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shekhupura that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Shekhupura in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shekhupura 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 | 117 | 95.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 4.88% |
| 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 Shekhupura
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shekhupura occurred on Sep 24, 2019 16:01 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 153 kilometers (95 mi) north of Shekhupura, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shekhupura in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1905 05:18, 293 kilometers (182 mi) north of Shekhupura. It is the strongest earthquake near Shekhupura 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 Shekhupura, 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 Shekhupura.
Nearest earthquakes from Shekhupura
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shekhupura, 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 Shekhupura.
When was the last earthquake in Shekhupura, Punjab?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Shekhupura on the afternoon of April 25, 2024 at 17:40 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 215km south-southeast of Shekhupura at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shekhupura, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shekhupura, Punjab?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Shekhupura on the night of April 4, 1905 at 05:18 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 293km east-northeast of Shekhupura at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shekhupura since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shekhupura, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 123 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shekhupura. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
