Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
39 km NW of Gadani, Pakistan
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M4.8 Earthquake near 39 km NW of Gadani, Pakistan (Pakistan)
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About this earthquake
On December 15, 2025 at 19:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 39 km NW of Gadani, Pakistan (Pakistan). With a focal depth of about 10 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.
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Details
ID
6a9dfc21418fb4c8e97e1bd1e2d7e284d4c1bc57
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 19:50:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
25.41280,
66.51640
Temperature
17.5°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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