M4.5 Earthquake 115 km NNE of Barishal, Pakistan — October 20, 2026
2026-10-20 23:16:44 UTC (30 min ago) · approx. 4:16 AM UTC+5 local
On October 20, 2026 at 23:16 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 115 km NNE of Barishal, Pakistan, at a depth of 66.4 km and coordinates 37.3106°, 75.0801°. This earthquake was detected by 30 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
75.0801°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Barishal, Pakistan?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 115 km NNE of Barishal, Pakistan on October 20, 2026 at 23:16 UTC had a depth of 66.4 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 37.3106°, 75.0801°, which is 115 km NNE of Barishal, Pakistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000u3r1). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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