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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Charanwala, Punjab (Pakistan)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 03:30:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Charanwala, Punjab (Pakistan) on August 8, 2026 at 03:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 03:30:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Pakistan
State
Punjab
City
Charanwala
County
Gujrat District
Village
Charanwala
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.77860, 73.85300
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (25.7 km)
Regional average: 25.7 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

Estimated impact

4 Felt reports · max reported intensity 4.2

Tectonic context

Located on the India Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 60 km away

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