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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Darel District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 18:54:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Darel District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan) on July 25, 2026 at 18:54 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 event was recorded by USGS. Pakistan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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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 km)
Regional average: 24 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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