M5.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.7 Earthquake near thsyl ہnzہ balayy, glgt bltstan (Pakistan)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 06:21:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.7 earthquake was recorded near thsyl ہnzہ balayy, glgt bltstan (Pakistan) on January 19, 2026 at 06:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.7

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-19 06:21:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Pakistan

State

glgt bltstan

City

thsyl ہnzہ balayy

County

dlʿ ہnzہ

Source

gfz

Coordinates

36.63000, 74.41000

Temperature

-19.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (27.2 km)

Regional average: 27.2 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Karimabad40.5 kmSE16'000

Gilgit79.6 kmS216'760

Battagram250.7 kmSW700'000

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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2

First 24 hours2

First 72 hours2

Strongest subsequent eventM5.7

M5.72026-01-19 06:21:12 UTC9.1 km47 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan M5.62026-01-19 06:32:32 UTC9.1 km

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.6 to M5.7.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

GFZM5.710.0 km0.0 km

USPM5.610.0 km9.1 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥437

Earlier events M≥515

Compared since2025-01-10

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.62025-10-17 12:15:07 UTC142.1 kmPakistan [Land] M5.62025-10-17 12:15:04 UTC148.1 km43 km ESE of Khandud, Afghanistan M5.52025-10-17 12:15:05 UTC147.2 kmAfghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region M5.52025-10-17 12:15:04 UTC148.0 km43 km ESE of Khandūd, Afghanistan M5.52026-01-08 16:59:53 UTC80.4 kmda bu da er xiang dەftەr yېzysy

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