Latest earthquakes near Shikarpur, Sindh today
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Shikarpur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 167 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shikarpur, Sindh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Shikarpur roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shikarpur in 2021. A total of 27 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shikarpur 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 Shikarpur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shikarpur 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 | 149 | 89.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 10.78% |
| 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 Shikarpur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shikarpur occurred on Oct 7, 2021 03:01 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 257 kilometers (160 mi) north-northwest of Shikarpur, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shikarpur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on May 31, 1935 03:02, 242 kilometers (150 mi) north-northwest of Shikarpur. It is the strongest earthquake near Shikarpur 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 Shikarpur, 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 Shikarpur.
Nearest earthquakes from Shikarpur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shikarpur, 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 Shikarpur.
When was the last earthquake in Shikarpur, Sindh?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Shikarpur on the night of April 22, 2024 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 185km west of Shikarpur at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shikarpur, Sindh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shikarpur, Sindh?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Shikarpur on the night of May 31, 1935 at 03:02 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 242km west-northwest of Shikarpur at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shikarpur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shikarpur, Sindh?
In the past 10 years, 167 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shikarpur. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
