Pakistan lies on the active boundary where the Indian plate pushes into Eurasia, raising the Himalayas. This page pulls real records for Pakistan: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Pakistan.
Check Pakistan hazard risk in detail
An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Pakistan - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Pakistan - FAQ
Is Pakistan at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 25 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 444 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M7.6 in 1935.
What was the biggest earthquake in Pakistan?
The strongest earthquake on record near Pakistan is M7.6, in 1935 (17 km WSW of Kalat, Pakistan), from USGS.
Does Pakistan get tsunamis?
Yes - 1 tsunami since 1935 (most recently 1935) within 444 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 60,000 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Pakistan?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.