M3.6 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near PAKISTAN (Pakistan)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 05:09:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near PAKISTAN (Pakistan) on December 5, 2025 at 05:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 05:09:00 UTC
Local time
Country
City
khybr pkhtwnkhwa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.52000, 72.46000
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — deeper than the regional average (24.3 km)
Regional average: 24.3 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

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