Earthquake Risk in Karachi, Pakistan
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
Key Risk Factors
- 8 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.5 - 79 km NE of Khuzdar, Pakistan (2026-02-13) — 37,400 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
How Karachi Compares
Notable Earthquake Events Near Karachi
Earthquake - 5.5 - 64 km WNW of Nushki, Pakistan
March 18, 2024 — WATCH
6,090 people exposed; $8M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.6 - 55 km SSW of Surab, Pakistan
August 11, 2020 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.5 - 13 km SSE of Pasni, Pakistan
July 30, 2022 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.2 - 65 km SSW of Khuzdar, Pakistan
December 3, 2023 — ADVISORY
533,000 people exposed; $827M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.5 - 79 km NE of Khuzdar, Pakistan
February 12, 2026 — WATCH
37,400 people exposed; $55M capital exposed
Earthquake Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
- 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
- 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
- 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
- 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly
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How this data is built
Karachi, Pakistan earthquake risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live earthquake monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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