Earthquakes in Pakistan — December 2024
3 earthquakes were recorded in Pakistan during December 2024, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Pakistan was a magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Mehmand Chak, Pakistan on 05 December 2024 at 06:21 UTC. A magnitude 5.2 earthquake radiates roughly 951 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.2 near Mehmand Chak, Pakistan on 05 December at 10 km; M4.7 near Quetta, Pakistan on 27 December at 10 km; M4.3 near village, Pakistan on 16 December at 10 km.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Pakistan in our entire catalogue.
Every earthquake in Pakistan, December 2024
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Quetta, Pakistan | 10.0 | Pakistan | View details View | |
| 4.3 | village, Pakistan | 10.0 | Pakistan | View details View | |
| 5.2 | Mehmand Chak, Pakistan | 10.0 | Pakistan | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Pakistan in December 2024?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Pakistan during December 2024, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Pakistan in December 2024?
A magnitude 5.2 event near Mehmand Chak, Pakistan on 05 December 2024.
Other months in Pakistan
Magnitudes for December 2024 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.