Latest earthquakes near Sukkur, Sindh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sukkur? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sukkur (also known as سکھر), it will show up within minutes.
Sukkur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 147 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sukkur, Sindh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sukkur roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sukkur in 2021. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sukkur 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 Sukkur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sukkur 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 | 134 | 91.16% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 8.84% |
| 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 Sukkur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sukkur occurred on Oct 7, 2021 03:01 local time (Asia/Karachi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) north-northwest of Sukkur, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sukkur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on May 31, 1935 03:02, 275 kilometers (171 mi) north-northwest of Sukkur. It is the strongest earthquake near Sukkur 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 Sukkur, 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 Sukkur.
Nearest earthquakes from Sukkur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sukkur, 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 Sukkur.
When was the last earthquake in Sukkur, Sindh?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sukkur on the night of April 22, 2024 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 206km west of Sukkur at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sukkur, Sindh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sukkur, Sindh?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sukkur on the night of May 31, 1935 at 03:02 local time (Asia/Karachi). The center of this earthquake was located 275km west-northwest of Sukkur at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sukkur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sukkur, Sindh?
In the past 10 years, 147 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sukkur. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
