Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Pakistan Hit by 4.8-Magnitude Earthquake, Fifth in Month
Pakistan had a big earthquake on December 16, 2025, at 1:21 AM.
It was a 4.8-magnitude earthquake, which means it was quite strong.
The earthquake happened near the surface, which can make it more dangerous.
This was the fifth earthquake in Pakistan in less than a month.
Earlier earthquakes this month were on December 5, November 25, November 21, and November 20.
The earthquakes varied in strength and depth, with some being deeper and others closer to the surface.
Shallow earthquakes can cause more damage because the shaking is stronger.
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan on December 16, 2025, at 1:21 AM IST.
The earthquake's epicenter was located at latitude 25.48 N and longitude 66.69 E.
This was the fifth earthquake in Pakistan in less than a month.
The tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, increasing the risk of damage.
Previous earthquakes this month were recorded on December 5 (3.6 magnitude), November 25 (4.3 magnitude), November 21 (5.2 magnitude), and November 20 (3.9 magnitude).
- Who
- National Centre for Seismology (NCS)
- What
- 4.8-magnitude earthquake
- When
- December 16, 2025, at 1:21 AM IST
- Where
- Pakistan, latitude 25.48 N, longitude 66.69 E
- Why
- Seismic activity in the region
- Magnitude
- 4.8
- Date
- December 16, 2025
- Time
- 1:21 AM IST
- Latitude
- 25.48 N
- Longitude
- 66.69 E
- Depth
- 10 km
- Location
- Pakistan
- Recent Earthquakes
- Five in less than a month