M5.5 Depth: 5.2 km

M5.5 Earthquake near PAKISTAN (Pakistan)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 12:15:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.5 earthquake was recorded near PAKISTAN (Pakistan) on October 17, 2025 at 12:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

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

Details

Magnitude

M5.5

Depth

5.2 km

UTC time

2025-10-17 12:15:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Pakistan

City

khybr pkhtwnkhwa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.74490, 72.70930

Temperature

8.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.2 km

5.2 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

Buni66.1 kmSW50'000

Gilgit170.5 kmSE216'760

Battagram231.7 kmS700'000

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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours7

First 24 hours9

First 72 hours15

Strongest subsequent eventM5.6

M5.62025-10-17 12:15:04 UTC6.1 km43 km ESE of Khandud, Afghanistan M5.52025-10-17 12:15:04 UTC6.2 km43 km ESE of Khandūd, Afghanistan M5.32025-10-17 12:15:05 UTC10.7 kmEvent of magnitude 5.3, near of Peshawar (Monde) M5.52025-10-17 12:15:05 UTC13.6 kmAfghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region M5.62025-10-17 12:15:07 UTC20.4 kmPakistan [Land] M5.32025-10-17 12:15:11 UTC7.4 kmAfghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region M4.42025-10-17 13:23:30 UTC18.4 kmHINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN M4.52025-10-18 10:51:02 UTC34.2 km69 km ESE of Khandūd, Afghanistan M4.52025-10-18 10:51:05 UTC13.4 kmPAKISTAN M4.42025-10-19 05:42:01 UTC46.8 kmPAKISTAN M4.92025-10-19 13:59:34 UTC20.4 km52 km ESE of Khandūd, Afghanistan M4.92025-10-19 13:59:35 UTC23.9 kmAfghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#5

Earlier events M≥472

Earlier events M≥510

Compared since2025-01-05

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.82025-08-19 05:19:20 UTC134.4 km M5.72025-04-19 06:47:56 UTC148.9 km63 km SSW of Ashkasham, Afghanistan M5.72025-04-19 06:47:55 UTC148.9 km63 km SSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan M5.52025-04-19 06:47:53 UTC116.0 kmChitral Tehsil M5.42025-08-27 13:27:09 UTC116.3 kmAfghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region

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Stats (last 24h)

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