M4.6 earthquake — 115 km NNE of Barishal, Pakistan
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 115 km NNE of Barishal, Pakistan on Oct 20, 2026 at 23:16 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 66 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 65.6 km |
| Coordinates | 37.301, 75.121 |
| Time | Oct 20, 23:16 UTC |
| Location | 115 km NNE of Barishal, Pakistan |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3r1 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 181 km | Oct 19, 15:35 UTC | 77 km WSW of Murghob, Tajikistan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.