Earthquakes in Pakistan — May 2026
2 earthquakes were recorded in Pakistan during May 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 22 km.
The month's largest event in Pakistan was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Dajal, Pakistan on 06 May 2026 at 04:06 UTC. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake radiates roughly 338 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Pakistan monthly average of 3 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from 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 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.9 near Dajal, Pakistan on 06 May at 10 km; M4.6 near Malakwal City, Pakistan on 26 May at 33 km.
That is 37% below the 3 events Pakistan averages per month across the 19 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Pakistan, May 2026
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Dajal, Pakistan | 10.0 | Pakistan | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Malakwal City, Pakistan | 33.0 | Pakistan | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Pakistan in May 2026?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Pakistan during May 2026, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Pakistan in May 2026?
A magnitude 4.9 event near Dajal, Pakistan on 06 May 2026.
Other months in Pakistan
Magnitudes for May 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.