Latest earthquakes near Jacobabad, Sindh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jacobabad, Sindh, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jacobabad? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jacobabad (also known as جیکب آباد), it will show up within minutes.
Jacobabad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 172 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jacobabad, Sindh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jacobabad roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jacobabad in 2021. A total of 30 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jacobabad that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jacobabad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jacobabad 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 | 154 | 89.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 10.47% |
| 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 Jacobabad
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jacobabad occurred on Oct 7, 2021 03:01 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 217 kilometers (135 mi) north-northwest of Jacobabad, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jacobabad in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on May 31, 1935 03:02, 209 kilometers (130 mi) north-northwest of Jacobabad. It is the strongest earthquake near Jacobabad 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 Jacobabad, Sindh 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 Jacobabad.
Nearest earthquakes from Jacobabad
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jacobabad, Sindh. 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 Jacobabad.
When was the last earthquake in Jacobabad, Sindh?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Jacobabad on the night of April 22, 2024 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 174km west-southwest of Jacobabad at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jacobabad, Sindh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jacobabad, Sindh?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Jacobabad on the night of May 31, 1935 at 03:02 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 209km west-northwest of Jacobabad at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jacobabad since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jacobabad, Sindh?
In the past 10 years, 172 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jacobabad. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
