Strong magnitude 5.4 earthquake at unknown depth27 Jun 03:13 UTC: First to report: EMSC after 7 minutes.27 Jun 03:13: Magnitude recalculated from 5.2 to 5.4.... [show all] ...27 Jun 03:13: Epicenter location corrected by 5.7 km (3.5 mi) towards WSW.27 Jun 03:14: Epicenter location corrected by 2.4 km (1.5 mi) towards N.27 Jun 03:17: Epicenter location corrected by 3.7 km (2.3 mi) towards WNW.27 Jun 03:20: Now using data updates from USGSUpdate Sat, 27 Jun 2026, 03:15Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes near Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab Province, PakistanPakistan was shaken near Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab Province, by an earthquake of magnitude 5.4 only 9 minutes ago, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported.The quake hit at a moderately shallow depth of 35. km beneath the epicenter near Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab Province, Pakistan, in the morning on Saturday, June 27th, 2026, at 8:06 am local time. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report.Our monitoring service identified a second report from the citizen-seismograph network of RaspberryShake which listed the quake at magnitude 5.4 as well. A third agency, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), reported the same quake at magnitude 5.4.Based on the preliminary seismic data, the quake should not have caused any significant damage, but was probably felt by many people as light vibration in the area of the epicenter.Weak shaking might have been felt in Barkhan (pop. 8,800) located 74 km from the epicenter, Taunsa (pop. 44,900) 80 km away, Kohlu (pop. 11,100) 89 km away, Dera Ghazi Khan (pop. 494,500) 91 km away, Zhob (pop. 50,500) 101 km away, Kot Addu (pop. 104,200) 108 km away, and Layyah (pop. 151,300) 116 km away.VolcanoDiscovery will automatically update magnitude and depth if these change and follow up if other significant news about the quake become available. If you're in the area, please send us your experience through our reporting mechanism, either online or via our mobile app. This will help us provide more first-hand updates to anyone around the globe who wants to know more about this quake.If you were or still are in this area during the quake help others with your feedback and report it here.Download the Volcanoes & Earthquakes app and get one of the fastest seismic alerts online: Android | iOSI didn't feel itI felt this quakeEarthquake detailsDate & timeJun 27, 2026 03:06:21 UTC - Local time at epicenterSaturday, Jun 27, 2026, at 08:06 am (Asia/Karachi GMT +5)Statusconfirmed (manually revised)Magnitude5.40Depth10 kmEpicenter latitude / longitude30.4545°N / 69.6859°EMusa Khel District, Balochistan, PakistanAlso near: Afghanistan 147 km (91 mi) awaySeismic antipode30.4545°S / 110.314°WQuality68 seismic stationsShaking intensityVI Strong shaking near epicenterFelt0 reportsPrimary data sourceUSGS (United States Geological Survey)Nearest volcanoTor Zawar (210 km / 130 mi)Weather at epicenter at time of quakeClear Sky 29.8°C (86 F), humidity: 45%, wind: 2 m/s (4 kts) from WSWEstimated seismic energy released7.9 x 1012 joules (2.21 gigawatt hours, equivalent to 1898 tons of TNT or 0.1 atomic bombs!) | equivalent to ONE quake of magnitude 5.4 | about seismic energy27 minutes ago reported feltJun 27, 2026 03:06 GMT / Jun 27, 2026 08:06 am (Karachi time)Lat / Lng: 30.4545 / 69.6859: 63 km NNE of Barkhan, PakistanSource: USGSOther sources: GFZ: 5.4 / 10 km, RaspberryShake: 5.4 / 10 km, 1 more...Detail info | Read user reports | You felt it? - Report it!';storedMarkers.push(['quake-23138368',30.45450,69.68590,'27 minutes ago: Mag. 5.4, 63 km NNE of Barkhan, Pakistan',html,'quakes-7-24.png',30,30,15,15,126]); function mkRep(id,notFelt){var nFelt=notFelt||false;var src="https://www.volcanoesandearthquakes.com/app/earthquake-report.php?quakeId="+id;if(nFelt==true){src+="¬Felt=true";}window.open(src,"","status=0,toolbar=0,location=0,directories=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,height=400,width=350");} function locationHashChanged(e){-1!=e.oldURL.indexOf("#popupMap")&&closePopup()} window.onhashchange = locationHashChanged; function comment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=(t.dataset.id,document.getElementById("commentForm"));"none"==a.style.display?(t.appendChild(a),a.style.display="block"):a.style.display="none"}function sendComment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=t.parentNode.dataset.id,n=document.getElementById("commentContent"),p=n.value.trim();if(p){var o="id="+a+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId;o+="&comment="+decodeURIComponent(p),mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",o,function(e){e.responseText;alert("Thank you for submitting your comment!"),t.style.display="none",n.value=""})}}function flagReport(e){var t=e.parentNode.dataset.id;if(confirm("Report this as inappropriate?")){var a="id="+t+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&flagAsInappropriate=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",a,function(t){var a=t.responseText;alert(a),e.style.display="none"})}}function likeReport(e){var t="id="+e.parentNode.dataset.id+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&like=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",t,function(t){t.responseText;e.style.opacity=.5})}]]>[smaller] [bigger]Ground shaking from this quakeMap of estimated ground shaking (source:USGS)Ground accelleration map for this quakeMap of estimated ground accelleration (source:USGS)Most recent quakes Top 20 past 24 hrs Quakes in PakistanNearby placesThe closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Taunsa, a town with 45,000 inhabitants in Pakistan, in 96 km (60 mi) distance east of the epicenter. People likely experienced light shaking there. Several smaller towns and villages are located closer to the epicenter and might have experienced stronger shaking. In the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad, 482 km (299 mi) away from the epicenter, the earthquake was probably felt as very weak shaking.The following table shows some of the places that might have been affected (or not) by the shaking.DistancePlaceMax. shaking intensity(*)RegionCountry64 km (40 mi)S of epicenterBarkhan(pop: 8,760)IV: LightBalochistanPakistan75 km (47 mi)SW of epicenterKohlu(pop: 11,100)IV: LightBalochistanPakistan96 km (60 mi)E of epicenterTaunsa(pop: 44,900)IV: LightDera Ghazi Khan District, Punjab ProvincePakistan101 km (63 mi)N of epicenterZhob(pop: 50,500)IV: LightBalochistanPakistan102 km (64 mi)SE of epicenterDera Ghazi Khan(pop: 494,500)IV: LightPunjab ProvincePakistan105 km (65 mi)W of epicenterLoralai(pop: 37,800)IV: LightBalochistanPakistan120 km (74 mi)SE of epicenterDajal(pop: 17,600)III: WeakRajanpur, Punjab ProvincePakistan121 km (75 mi)E of epicenterDaira Din Panah(pop: 14,900)III: WeakMuzaffargarh District, Punjab ProvincePakistan123 km (76 mi)E of epicenterKot Addu(pop: 104,200)III: WeakMuzaffargarh District, Punjab ProvincePakistan126 km (78 mi)SE of epicenterJampur(pop: 63,800)III: WeakRajanpur, Punjab ProvincePakistan132 km (82 mi)NE of epicenterLayyah(pop: 151,300)III: WeakPunjab ProvincePakistan148 km (92 mi)NE of epicenterKaror(pop: 25,600)III: WeakLayyah District, Punjab ProvincePakistan151 km (94 mi)E of epicenterMuzaffargarh(pop: 235,500)III: WeakPunjab ProvincePakistan153 km (95 mi)SE of epicenterJatoi Shimali(pop: 47,100)III: WeakMuzaffargarh District, Punjab ProvincePakistan163 km (101 mi)SE of epicenterRajanpur(pop: 50,700)III: WeakRajanpur, Punjab ProvincePakistan166 km (103 mi)S of epicenterDera Bugti(pop: 18,100)III: WeakBalochistanPakistan167 km (104 mi)E of epicenterShujaabad(pop: 66,000)III: WeakMultan District, Punjab ProvincePakistan168 km (104 mi)SE of epicenterAlipur(pop: 33,600)III: WeakMuzaffargarh District, Punjab ProvincePakistan174 km (108 mi)E of epicenterMultan(pop: 2,169,900)III: WeakPunjab ProvincePakistan182 km (113 mi)SE of epicenterJalalpur Pirwala(pop: 37,400)III: WeakMultan District, Punjab ProvincePakistan185 km (115 mi)NE of epicenterBhakkar(pop: 131,700)III: WeakPunjab ProvincePakistan192 km (119 mi)NE of epicenterDera Ismail Khan(pop: 763,200)III: WeakKhyber PakhtunkhwaPakistan198 km (123 mi)NE of epicenterShorkot(pop: 67,400)III: WeakDera Ismail Khan, Khyber PakhtunkhwaPakistan202 km (125 mi)SW of epicenterSibi(pop: 64,100)III: WeakBalochistanPakistan209 km (130 mi)E of epicenterKabirwala(pop: 60,800)III: WeakKhanewal District, Punjab ProvincePakistan210 km (130 mi)E of epicenterJahanian(pop: 50,300)III: WeakKhanewal District, Punjab ProvincePakistan210 km (131 mi)SE of epicenterAhmadpur East(pop: 116,600)III: WeakBahawalpur District, Punjab ProvincePakistan214 km (133 mi)SE of epicenterLodhran(pop: 144,500)III: WeakPunjab ProvincePakistan222 km (138 mi)SE of epicenterKhanpur(pop: 142,400)III: WeakRahimyar Khan, Punjab ProvincePakistan225 km (140 mi)SE of epicenterBahawalpur(pop: 903,800)III: WeakPunjab ProvincePakistan234 km (145 mi)E of epicenterKahror Pakka(pop: 69,700)III: WeakLodhran District, Punjab ProvincePakistan234 km (145 mi)S of epicenterRahim Yar Khan(pop: 517,000)III: WeakRahimyar Khan, Punjab ProvincePakistan242 km (151 mi)S of epicenterSaddiqabad(pop: 189,900)III: WeakRahimyar Khan, Punjab ProvincePakistan256 km (159 mi)E of epicenterMian Channun(pop: 76,200)III: WeakKhanewal District, Punjab ProvincePakistan260 km (161 mi)W of epicenterQuetta(pop: 1,565,500)III: WeakBalochistanPakistan261 km (162 mi)E of epicenterVihari(pop: 112,800)III: WeakVehari, Punjab ProvincePakistan267 km (166 mi)E of epicenterJhang Sadr(pop: 341,200)III: WeakJhang District, Punjab ProvincePakistan274 km (170 mi)E of epicenterToba Tek Singh(pop: 123,100)III: WeakPunjab ProvincePakistan285 km (177 mi)E of epicenterKamalia(pop: 112,400)III: WeakToba Tek Singh District, Punjab ProvincePakistan482 km (299 mi)NE of epicenterIslamabad(pop: 601,600)II: Very weakIslamabadPakistanNotes:(*) Shaking intensity according to the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) and estimated using seismic models.User-reports for this quake (1)So far, we have received 1 report for this quake. This section is being updated as new data comes in.User reports estimate the perceived ground shaking intensity according to the MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) scale.Translate541.6 km NNE of epicenter [Map] / not felt (reported through our app)What is Intensity and the Mercalli Intensity Scale?The amount of shaking that occurs on the surface due to an earthquake is called the intensity. It is commonly measured on the so-called Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) ranging from 1 (not felt) to 10 (extreme shaking), and given in Roman numerals as I,II,...IX, X, and often displayed with color codes ranging from light blue to dark red.Earthquake intensity depends mainly on the magnitude and depth of the quake as well as the distance from the epicenter: The further away, the less shaking intensity occurs.Read more about the MMI scale!Number of reports by intensityShaking intensityNumber of reportsMin-Max distance from epicenter (*)Average distance (*)I: Not felt1541–541 km (336–336 mi)541 km (336 mi)Notes(*) Reports are filtered to exclude those that are likely highly inaccurate or esaggerated.Only reports with latitude/longitude coordinate positions given (1 in total) could be used for geographic statistics.Get the Android appCompare Quake DataData for the same earthquake as reported by different agenciesThe more agencies report about the same quake and post similar data, the more confidence you can have in the data. It takes normally up to a few hours until earthquake parameters are calculated with near-optimum precision.MagDepthTime GMT2026-06-27EpicenterAgency5.410 km6.2 mi(*)±1.9 km03:06:21.11363 km NNE of Barkhan, PakistanEpicenter uncertainty: ± 9.7 kmUSGS (United States Geological Survey)5.44± 0.210 km6.2 mi(*)03:06:22.39±0.23sPakistan24 km (15 mi) epicenter difference with USGSEpicenter uncertainty: ± 2.9 kmGFZ (German Research Centre for Geosciences)5.410 km6.2 mi(*)03:06:22Pakistan24 km (15 mi) epicenter difference with USGSRaspberryShake (RaspberryShake)5.07± 0.2710 km6.2 mi(*)03:06:22.16±0.24sEvent of magnitude 5.1, near Multan8.6 km (5.3 mi) epicenter difference with USGSEpicenter uncertainty: ± 4.4 kmRENASS (Réseau National de Surveillance Sismique (RéNaSS))5.410 km6.2 mi(*)03:06:21.113±2.36sPAKISTAN0 km (0 mi) epicenter difference with USGSEpicenter uncertainty: ± 15 kmEMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre)5.540 km25 mi03:06:23Pakistan, 428km NW of Bikaner, Rajasthan, India21 km (13 mi) epicenter difference with USGSNCS (National Center for Seismology)5.410 km6.2 mi(*)03:06:21.673±0.11sPakistan8.1 km (5 mi) epicenter difference with USGSEpicenter uncertainty: ± 4.9 kmGeoAu (Geoscience Australia )Notes:(*) A depth given as 10 km often means that the the depth of the quake could be not determined with sufficient accuracy.Aftershocks for this quakeNo aftershocks have been recorded so far. When aftershocks are detected, we will update this section.What are aftershocks?Larger earthquakes (above magnitude 5 or so) such as this one are usually followed by smaller ones known as aftershocks that occur in the same area during the days, weeks, months or even years after the main shock.[More info]What about this quake?Based on its magnitude, the fault that was active during the quake likely ruptured beneath a surface area of approximately 25 km2 (10 square miles) as a first-order estimate. The length of the rupture zone thus was probably around 9 km (5 mi).[More info]Recorded aftershocks, latest first (0 quake)Jun 27, 2026 08:06 am (Karachi)27 minutes ago5.410 km0 km - This quake63 km NNE of Barkhan, PakistanMain Shock (this quake)MoreMap of aftershocksEarthquake statisticsAverage number of earthquakesBased on data from the past 56 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 10.5 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi):Mag. 6 or higher: 0.05 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 21.3 years)Mag. 5 or higher: 0.63 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 1.6 years)Mag. 4 or higher: 7.8 quakes per yearMag. 3 or higher: 11.9 quakes per yearMag. 2 or higher: 12.3 quakes per yearThe area where this quake occurred has a high level of seismic activity. It has had at least 6 quakes above magnitude 6 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 20 to 25 years.Number of quakes per yearPrevious quakes in the same area of this earthquakeStrongest in 22 yearsThe earthquake was the strongest to hit this part of Pakistan in over 22 years. Earlier, the last quake of equal or greater strength near the present epicenter had been a magnitude 5.4 earthquake on Friday, Aug 13, 2004, at 03:48 pm local time (Asia/Karachi GMT +5) in 53 km (33 mi) distance to the north:Mag. 5.4 earthquake Pakistan - Aug 13, 2004 - The strongest-ever (since 1900) recorded quake in this area measured magnitude 7.2. It had occurred 95 years ago earlier, on Thursday, Aug 27, 1931, at 03:27 pm local time (Universal Time GMT +0) in Balochistan, Pakistan:Mag. 7.2 earthquake 14 km SSE of Mach - Pakistan - Aug 27, 1931 - Below is a list and map of larger or recent quakes that had occurred near the epicenter before this earthquake (within up to 100 km/61 mi distance, up to 300 km/183 mi for very large quakes above mag. 7). Filter and sort the list by magnitude or time.Max results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageDate and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMapJun 27, 05:44 am (Karachi)4.310 km55 km (34 mi) to the W 48 km NNW of Kohlu, Pakistan I FELT ITInfoJun 26, 04:48 pm (Karachi)5.210 km11 km (6.9 mi) to the SW 52 km NNE of Barkhan, Pakistan I FELT IT - 1 reportInfoJun 26, 10:57 am (Karachi)4.710 km26 km (16 mi) to the SE 49 km NE of Barkhan, Pakistan I FELT ITInfoJun 10, 03:09 am (Karachi)4.4135 km66 km (41 mi) to the SE Pakistan 1 reportInfoJun 9, 08:34 pm (Karachi)4.4110 km69 km (43 mi) to the SE Pakistan 1 reportInfoJun 29, 2025 03:24 am (Karachi)5.310 km13 km (8.1 mi) to the SE 56 km NNE of Barkhan, Pakistan 1 reportInfoJun 17, 2018 07:21 pm (Karachi)5.110 km82 km (51 mi) to the SE Pakistan 19 reportsInfoOct 6, 2010 10:49 pm (Karachi)5.210 km83 km (51 mi) to the S 21 km SSE of Barkhan, PakistanInfoSep 9, 2007 07:00 am (Karachi)5.320 km20 km (13 mi) to the NE 82 km W of Taunsa, PakistanInfoJul 16, 2005 07:17 am (Karachi)5.210 km55 km (34 mi) to the SW 13 km NNW of Barkhan, PakistanInfoAug 13, 2004 03:48 pm (Karachi)5.412 km53 km (33 mi) to the N PakistanInfoJul 14, 2002 01:06 am (Karachi)5.833 km47 km (29 mi) to the NE PakistanInfoJun 30, 2001 04:48 pm (Karachi)5.235 km59 km (37 mi) to the N PakistanInfoMay 16, 2001 04:00 pm (Karachi)5.118 km36 km (23 mi) to the S PakistanInfoSep 15, 1999 03:35 am (Karachi)5.833 km90 km (56 mi) to the S PakistanInfoJul 28, 1999 06:17 pm (Karachi)5.533 km58 km (36 mi) to the SW 16 km NW of Barkhan, PakistanInfoJul 12, 1999 08:42 am (Karachi)5.752 km50 km (31 mi) to the SW PakistanInfoJul 12, 1999 08:42 am (Karachi)5.633 km65 km (40 mi) to the SW PakistanInfoJun 27, 1999 02:54 am (Karachi)5.633 km46 km (29 mi) to the SW PakistanInfoFeb 28, 1997 02:08 am (Karachi)7.133 km152 km (94 mi) to the W 29 km ESE of Harnai, PakistanInfoMay 8, 1985 10:10 pm (Karachi)5.533 km78 km (49 mi) to the NE 39 km NW of Taunsa, PakistanInfoMay 6, 1985 08:04 am (Karachi)5.937 km74 km (46 mi) to the NE PakistanInfoMay 6, 1985 12:34 am (Karachi)5.333 km68 km (42 mi) to the NE 35 km WNW of Taunsa, PakistanInfoJun 27, 1972 03:48 pm (Karachi)5.217 km95 km (59 mi) to the SE 25 km NNW of Dajal, PakistanInfoJun 27, 1972 11:39 am (Karachi)5.324 km104 km (65 mi) to the SE 16 km NNW of Dajal, PakistanInfoFeb 8, 1966 04:06 am (Karachi)6.010 km39 km (25 mi) to the SE PakistanInfoFeb 7, 1966 09:26 am (Karachi)6.210 km56 km (35 mi) to the S PakistanInfoMay 13, 1956 12:50 pm (Karachi)6.035 km93 km (58 mi) to the S PakistanInfoOct 10, 1952 11:47 pm (Karachi)6.435 km24 km (15 mi) to the S PakistanInfoSep 15, 1952 04:28 pm (Karachi)5.815 km37 km (23 mi) to the N PakistanInfoMay 14, 1951 09:07 am (Karachi)5.915 km52 km (33 mi) to the SE PakistanInfoFeb 24, 1949 11:02 pm (Universal Time)6.035 km78 km (48 mi) to the SW 37 km E of Duki, PakistanInfoMay 23, 1942 08:01 pm (Universal Time)5.715 km69 km (43 mi) to the S PakistanInfoAug 27, 1931 03:27 pm (Universal Time)7.210 km235 km (146 mi) to the W 14 km SSE of Mach, PakistanInfoJan 30, 1927 08:54 am (Universal Time)5.915 km60 km (37 mi) to the E 45 km SW of Taunsa, PakistanInfoMay 23, 1919 06:11 am (Universal Time)6.415 km93 km (58 mi) to the NE PakistanInfoMap of earlier quakes in the area of this quakeMax results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageOldest quakes are shown in yellow, most recent in red.[quakes -][quakes +][smaller][bigger]