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earthquake Earthquake Risk in Karachi, Pakistan

Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10

Risk: 3Historical: 9

Key Risk Factors

  • 8 events on record in proximity
  • 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Largest recent event exposed 533,000 people

Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.5 - 79 km NE of Khuzdar, Pakistan (2026-02-13) — 37,400 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes

1
Los Angeles, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
San Jose, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
San Francisco, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
Seattle, WA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
Long Beach, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
Oakland, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
Tokyo, Japan
Risk: 9Historical: 10
8
Istanbul, Turkey
Risk: 9Historical: 10
9
Kathmandu, Nepal
Risk: 9Historical: 10
10
Quito, Ecuador
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Karachi is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.

How Karachi Compares

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Notable Earthquake Events Near Karachi

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 - 5.5 - 64 km WNW of Nushki, Pakistan

March 18, 2024 — WATCH

6,090 people exposed; $8M capital exposed

Earthquake - 5.2 - 79 km N of Bela, Pakistan

May 5, 2022 — ADVISORY

Impact data not available

Earthquake - 5.5 - 13 km SSE of Pasni, Pakistan

July 30, 2022 — WATCH

Impact data not available

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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