Latest earthquakes near Sialkot, Punjab today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sialkot? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sialkot (also known as Siālkot), it will show up within minutes.
Sialkot Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 183 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sialkot, Punjab in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sialkot roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sialkot in 2020. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sialkot 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 Sialkot in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sialkot 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 | 166 | 90.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 9.29% |
| 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 Sialkot
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sialkot occurred on Oct 1, 2016 13:04 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) north-northwest of Sialkot, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sialkot in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1905 05:18, 224 kilometers (139 mi) north-northwest of Sialkot. It is the strongest earthquake near Sialkot 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 Sialkot, 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 Sialkot.
Nearest earthquakes from Sialkot
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sialkot, 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 Sialkot.
When was the last earthquake in Sialkot, Punjab?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sialkot on the night of May 1, 2024 at 01:03 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 218km east-northeast of Sialkot at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sialkot, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sialkot, Punjab?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Sialkot on the night of April 4, 1905 at 05:18 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 224km east of Sialkot at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sialkot since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sialkot, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 183 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sialkot. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
