Latest earthquakes near Wazirabad, Punjab today
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Recent Wazirabad Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Wazirabad. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Wazirabad and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 11:21AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Jhelum in Pakistan.
Wazirabad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 193 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wazirabad, Punjab in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Wazirabad roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Wazirabad in 2020. A total of 44 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Wazirabad 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 Wazirabad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Wazirabad 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 | 174 | 90.16% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 9.84% |
| 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 Wazirabad
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wazirabad occurred on Oct 1, 2016 13:04 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) north of Wazirabad, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wazirabad in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1905 05:18, 263 kilometers (163 mi) north of Wazirabad. It is the strongest earthquake near Wazirabad in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Wazirabad, 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 Wazirabad.
Nearest earthquakes from Wazirabad
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Wazirabad, 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 Wazirabad.
When was the last earthquake in Wazirabad, Punjab?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Wazirabad on the evening of December 28, 2024 at 19:04 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 200km north-east of Wazirabad at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wazirabad, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wazirabad, Punjab?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Wazirabad on the night of April 4, 1905 at 05:18 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 263km east of Wazirabad at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wazirabad since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wazirabad, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 193 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wazirabad. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
