Earthquakes in Pakistan

This site has recorded 6 earthquakes in Pakistan from official sources. One historical event is documented below with its sources.

Recent earthquakes in Pakistan

Moderate M5.7 Earthquake — Pakistan Pakistan 17 Oct 2026
Minor M4.5 Earthquake — Pakistan Pakistan 20 Sep 2026
Minor M4.6 Earthquake — 52 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan 52 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan 23 Aug 2026
Minor M4.6 Earthquake — Pakistan Pakistan 11 Aug 2026
Minor M4.3 Earthquake — Pakistan Pakistan 10 Aug 2026
Minor M4.5 Earthquake — Pakistan Pakistan 8 Aug 2026

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Major earthquakes in Pakistan, historically

2005 Kashmir Earthquake 8 October 2005 · 87,351 fatalities recorded

What to do in a earthquake

The steps below are the same wherever you are — the hazard does not change because the border does. Read the earthquake safety guide →

Emergency numbers — Pakistan

15 — Police
Nationwide. Published by Islamabad, Punjab, Karachi and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police.
1122 — Rescue 1122 — ambulance, fire and rescue
Operated by the Punjab Emergency Service. Other provinces have adopted the number, but the service named on the official site is Punjab's.
115 — Edhi Foundation ambulance
A charity, not a government service, and the largest ambulance network in Pakistan. Published by the Edhi Foundation itself.

Verified 4 September 2026. Numbers change; check locally if this date is old.

Related reading

Why Pakistan Floods So Often: Monsoon, Indus and a Warming Climate

Sources and update frequency for every figure on this page are listed on data sources, and the collection method on methodology.