M5.0 Earthquake 100 km N of Barishal, Pakistan — January 6, 2026
2026-01-06 19:17:09 UTC (2026-01-06) · approx. 12:17 AM UTC+5 local
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On January 6, 2026 at 19:17 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 100 km N of Barishal, Pakistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 37.2224°, 74.5969°.0 This earthquake was detected by 127 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from submitted citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
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Earthquake Details
74.5969°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Barishal, Pakistan?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 100 km N of Barishal, Pakistan on January 6, 2026 at 19:17 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 37.2224°, 74.5969°, which is 100 km N of Barishal, Pakistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 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: us7000rmzt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 6, 2026). M5.0 Earthquake 100 km N of Barishal, Pakistan — January 6, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rmzt/