Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Balochistan · Mekhtar Tehsil
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M4.1 Earthquake near Mekhtar Tehsil, Balochistan (Pakistan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Mekhtar Tehsil, Balochistan (Pakistan) on July 8, 2026 at 01:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
95581a605935ab4af390935866f14b87a43d89c5
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 01:24:04 UTC
Local time
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
30.43930,
69.00670
Temperature
26.7°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
Tectonic context
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 92 km away
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 79 Catalogue entries
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