M5.1 Earthquake 59 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan — August 13, 2026
2026-08-13 00:35:18 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 5:35 AM UTC+5 local
On August 13, 2026 at 00:35 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 59 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan, at a depth of 58.9 km and coordinates 36.7849°, 74.3579°. This earthquake was detected by 93 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
74.3579°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Barishal, Pakistan?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 59 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan on August 13, 2026 at 00:35 UTC had a depth of 58.9 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 36.7849°, 74.3579°, which is 59 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tkci). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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