Recent earthquakes in Pakistan
Pakistan spans the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates in the north and the Makran subduction zone along its southern coast, giving it a wide range of earthquake sources. The mountainous north is especially hazardous. The 2005 Kashmir earthquake (M7.6) killed roughly 80,000 people, and the 1935 Quetta earthquake was another catastrophic event. In the past 24 hours, Pakistan has recorded 2 earthquakes, the largest an M4.6 (41 km S of Farkhār, Afghanistan).
Counts include M2.5+ events — the smallest size USGS reports consistently worldwide.
Recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Time (UTC) | Depth | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | Oct 27, 15:57 UTC | 124 km | 32 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| M4.6 | Oct 27, 14:09 UTC | 115 km | 41 km S of Farkhār, Afghanistan |
| M4.3 | Oct 26, 05:45 UTC | 10 km | 26 km SSW of Sann, Pakistan |
| M5.2 | Oct 25, 17:44 UTC | 110 km | 59 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| M4.1 | Oct 23, 22:09 UTC | 211 km | 55 km ESE of Farkhār, Afghanistan |
| M4.4 | Oct 22, 23:26 UTC | 82 km | 55 km SE of Dalbandin, Pakistan |
| M4.6 | Oct 22, 10:07 UTC | 175 km | 11 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
Notable recent activity
A moderate M5.2 earthquake struck 59 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan at 17:44 UTC on Oct 25 at a depth of 110 km.
An M4.6 earthquake struck 41 km S of Farkhār, Afghanistan at 14:09 UTC on Oct 27 at a depth of 115 km.
An M4.6 earthquake struck 11 km W of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan at 10:07 UTC on Oct 22 at a depth of 175 km.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Pakistan have earthquakes?
Northern Pakistan lies in the collision zone between the Indian and Eurasian plates, home to the Himalaya, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush and their active faults. Along the southern coast, the Makran subduction zone adds offshore earthquake and tsunami hazard.
How often do major earthquakes hit Pakistan?
Pakistan experiences damaging earthquakes periodically, with major events every few decades in the mountainous north and along the Chaman and other faults. Smaller earthquakes are frequent across the region.
What was the deadliest earthquake in Pakistan?
The October 8, 2005 Kashmir earthquake, magnitude 7.6, killed roughly 80,000 people in northern Pakistan and Kashmir. The 1935 Quetta earthquake (about M7.7) destroyed the city of Quetta and killed tens of thousands.
Nearby regions
Live data from the USGS earthquake feeds. Magnitudes and depths are automated readings and may be revised. Not for emergency use.