Earthquakes in Pakistan — January 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in Pakistan during January 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 2 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 38 km.
The month's largest event in Pakistan was a magnitude 5.9 earthquake near Barishal, Pakistan on 19 January 2026 at 06:21 UTC. A magnitude 5.9 earthquake radiates roughly 10,676 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Pakistan monthly average of 3 events over the period we cover, and level with the 3 recorded the previous month.
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 1 in the magnitude 4 range, 2 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.9 near Barishal, Pakistan on 19 January at 35 km; M5.2 near Barishal, Pakistan on 06 January at 10 km; M4.1 near Dalbandin, Pakistan on 26 January at 68 km.
That is close to the 3 events Pakistan averages per month across the 19 months on record.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Pakistan in our entire catalogue.
Largest earthquakes in Pakistan, January 2026
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 | Barishal, Pakistan | 35.0 | Pakistan | View details View | |
| 5.2 | Barishal, Pakistan | 10.0 | Pakistan | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Dalbandin, Pakistan | 68.2 | Pakistan | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Pakistan in January 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Pakistan during January 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Pakistan in January 2026?
A magnitude 5.9 event near Barishal, Pakistan on 19 January 2026.
Other months in Pakistan
Magnitudes for January 2026 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.