Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 58.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Gilgit-Baltistan · Baba Ghundi Ziarat
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M4.3 Earthquake near Baba Ghundi Ziarat, Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Baba Ghundi Ziarat, Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan) on August 13, 2026 at 04:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 58 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
4b6737afa83550c7fa0c73b8a551d7123af25cfb
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
58.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 04:24:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Baba Ghundi Ziarat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.85720,
74.26290
Temperature
2.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
58 km
58 km — deeper than the regional average (26.1 km)
Regional average: 26.1 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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 81 Catalogue entries
Of 80 other entries for this area and period, 47 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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