Latest earthquakes near Karachi, Sindh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Karachi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Karachi (also known as کراچی), it will show up within minutes.
Karachi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 59 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Karachi, Sindh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Karachi in 2014. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Karachi that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Karachi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Karachi 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 | 54 | 91.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 8.47% |
| 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 Karachi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Karachi occurred on Sep 25, 2014 07:31 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) north-northwest of Karachi, at a depth of 52 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Karachi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 24, 2013 16:29, 277 kilometers (172 mi) north-northwest of Karachi. It is the strongest earthquake near Karachi 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 Karachi, 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 Karachi.
Nearest earthquakes from Karachi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Karachi, 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 Karachi.
When was the last earthquake in Karachi, Sindh?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Karachi on the afternoon of April 18, 2024 at 13:06 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 269km east-southeast of Karachi at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Karachi, Sindh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Karachi, Sindh?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Karachi on the afternoon of September 24, 2013 at 16:29 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 277km northwest of Karachi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Karachi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Karachi, Sindh?
In the past 10 years, 59 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Karachi. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 62 days.
