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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Pakistan (Pakistan)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 07:56:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Pakistan (Pakistan) on May 12, 2025 at 07:56 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Pakistan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 07:56:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Pakistan
Source
gfz
Coordinates
29.14000, 66.60000
Temperature
26.2°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 (24.3 km)
Regional average: 24.3 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

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