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 1 earthquake, the largest an M4.5 (38 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan).
Counts include M2.5+ events — the smallest size USGS reports consistently worldwide.
Recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Time (UTC) | Depth | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | Jul 28, 06:57 UTC | 132 km | 38 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan |
| M4.5 | Jul 27, 17:47 UTC | 117 km | 9 km SSE of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan |
| M4.4 | Jul 26, 06:48 UTC | 184 km | 39 km SE of Khorugh, Tajikistan |
| M4.4 | Jul 25, 18:54 UTC | 10 km | 53 km S of Gahkuch, Pakistan |
| M4.1 | Jul 25, 16:56 UTC | 126 km | 37 km S of Farkhār, Afghanistan |
Notable recent activity
An M4.5 earthquake struck 9 km SSE of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan at 17:47 UTC on Jul 27 at a depth of 117 km.
An M4.5 earthquake struck 38 km N of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan at 06:57 UTC on Jul 28 at a depth of 132 km.
An M4.4 earthquake struck 53 km S of Gahkuch, Pakistan at 18:54 UTC on Jul 25 at a depth of 10 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.