Seismic Activity in Pakistan
Over the past 30 days, there have been 3 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.7 event near 48 km WNW of Khuzdar, Pakistan.
Earthquakes in Pakistan
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.7
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Pakistan
Over the past 30 days, Pakistan has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 2 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km), 1 intermediate (70–300 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 2 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 81.7 km. All 3 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 day ago 2026-10-26 05:45:31 UTC | 4.3mb | 26 km SSW of Sann, Pakistan 25.838°, 67.989° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 26 km SSW of Sann, Pakistan with origin time 05:45 UTC on October 26, 2026. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
5 days ago 2026-10-22 23:26:49 UTC | 4.4mb | 55 km SE of Dalbandin, Pakistan 28.539°, 64.816° | 81.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 55 km SE of Dalbandin, Pakistan on October 22, 2026 at 23:26 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-10-17 2026-10-17 05:06:57 UTC | 5.7mww | 48 km WNW of Khuzdar, Pakistan 28.018°, 66.171° | 10.0 km | 2 | VII | yellow | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 17, 2026 at 05:06 UTC, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck 48 km WNW of Khuzdar, Pakistan. The USGS PAGER system assigned a yellow alert level for this event, signalling local impact possible. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Pakistan over the past 30 days. See the M5.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days3
2026 (M2.5+)42
Largest (30 Days)
M5.7
48 km WNW of Khuzdar, Pakistan
2026-10-17
Largest in 2026
M5.8
37 km NE of Bāzārak, Afghanistan
2026-02-20
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Pakistan
Pakistan straddles the boundary between the Indian and Eurasian plates. The 2005 Kashmir earthquake killed over 80,000 people.
Pakistan Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Pakistan has recorded 42 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Pakistan in 2026 was a magnitude 5.8 event near Bāzārak, Afghanistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Pakistan?
In the past 30 days, 3 earthquakes have been recorded in the Pakistan region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Pakistan?
The largest recent earthquake in the Pakistan area was a magnitude 5.7 event that occurred 48 km WNW of Khuzdar, Pakistan.
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