M5.1 Earthquake near Upper Hunza Tehsil, Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan)
About this earthquake
On August 13, 2026 at 00:35 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Upper Hunza Tehsil, Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by USGS.
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Depth profile
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Tectonic context
Nearby population centers
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Comparison of seismic sources
5 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.4.
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