5.2

M5.2 Earthquake 52 km NNE of Barkhan, PakistanJune 26, 2026

2026-06-26 11:48:47 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 4:48 PM UTC+5 local

MagnitudeM5.2(mb)
Time11:48 UTC4:48 PM UTC+5
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates30.366°, 69.634°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 26, 2026 at 11:48 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 52 km NNE of Barkhan, Pakistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 30.3661°, 69.6336°. This earthquake was detected by 63 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 30.37°, 69.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.2 mb
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
30.3661°N
69.6336°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000t8ei
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
416
Stations Used
63
Azimuthal Gap
74.0°
Min Station Distance
8.269°
RMS Residual
0.95 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-26 12:05:14 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Barkhan, Pakistan?

The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 52 km NNE of Barkhan, Pakistan on June 26, 2026 at 11:48 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.

Where did the earthquake occur?

The earthquake epicenter was located at 30.3661°, 69.6336°, which is 52 km NNE of Barkhan, Pakistan.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000t8ei). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 26, 2026). M5.2 Earthquake 52 km NNE of Barkhan, PakistanJune 26, 2026. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t8ei/