Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gilgit-Baltistan · Shounter Tehsil
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M3.9 Earthquake near Shounter Tehsil, Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Shounter Tehsil, Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan) on July 20, 2026 at 01:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
06ecd9b6f6ec592e93b906d77746dc274901d090
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 01:10:17 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.22270,
74.59780
Temperature
6.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (28.4 km)
Regional average: 28.4 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Pakistan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 79 Catalogue entries
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