M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Ziarat Tehsil, Balochistan (Pakistan)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 18:26:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 18:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Ziarat Tehsil, Balochistan (Pakistan). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-18 18:26:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Pakistan

State

Balochistan

City

Ziarat Tehsil

County

Ziarat District

Source

emsc

Coordinates

30.35000, 67.47000

Temperature

20.4°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.

Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 45 km away

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