Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
pnjab
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M4.2 Earthquake near PAKISTAN (Pakistan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near PAKISTAN (Pakistan) on December 20, 2025 at 04:37 UTC. 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
756b1dba000cdb467f274aa679a8e7feeb0fc288
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 04:37:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
pnjab
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.81000,
72.24000
Temperature
18.2°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
Felt reports
8felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Dec 20, 2025, 11:32 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Pakistan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 79 Catalogue entries
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