Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Gilgit
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 95 km (59 mi) N of Gilgit, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year21
- Last 5 years41
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Gilgit
21 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Gilgit in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Gilgit
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 52 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 43 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Gilgit, answered
Was there an earthquake in Gilgit today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Gilgit in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Gilgit?
Over the last five years there were 41 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Gilgit, an average of 8.2 a year. 21 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 156% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Gilgit in five years?
A magnitude 5.6 on Jan 19, 2026, 06:21 UTC, 90 km (56 mi) N of Gilgit, at a depth of 23 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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