Earthquake Lahore Details

 Seismic Details and Epicenter

• Magnitude: 4.4 (Mw), confirmed by both the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC).

• Epicenter: Approximately 25 km south‑southwest of Lahore, at coordinates 31.33 N, 74.23 E.

• Depth: About 14 km beneath the surface, typical for moderate crustal quakes; one report noted it as 12 km minor variation common in early estimates.

4.4‑Magnitude Earthquake – July 1, 2025

• Date & Time: July 1, 2025, at approximately 6:39 AM local time

• Magnitude: 4.4 on the Richter scale 

• Epicenter: ~25 km south-southwest of Lahore, at a depth of 14 km 

• Affected Areas: Tremors felt in Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Sheikhupura, Muridke & Kamoke 

• Casualties & Damage:

• No reports of casualties so far

• Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) inspected buildings — alert operations have been activated for potential aftershocks.

 Affected Areas & Community Response

• Tremors were strongly felt not just in Lahore, but also across Kasur, Sheikhupura, Okara, Muridke, Kamoke, and other nearby districts.

• The quake lasted just a few seconds, but caused alarm—people evacuated homes and offices, with reports of swaying fans and light furniture.

Context – Other Recent Quakes

• June 30, 2025:

  • 3.9‑mag quake west of Dera Ghazi Khan (depth ~7 km)

  • 4.8‑mag quake near Zhob, Balochistan (depth ~20 km) 

• Late June 2025:

• A 5.2‑mag quake struck elsewhere in Pakistan, followed by a 4.5‑mag tremor — no reports of casualties yet.

Damage & Emergency Response

• No casualties or structural damage have been reported, according to PDMA and local authorities.

• Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and District Emergency Operation Centres across Punjab were immediately placed on 24‑hour alert to handle potential aftershocks or emerging damage.

• Residents were urged to report damages via the helpline 1129.

Regional Seismic Context

• Pakistan is seismically active due to the Indian–Eurasian tectonic plate boundary—especially in northern and western regions.

• In the days leading up to this event:

  • June 30 saw a 3.9 m quake west of Dera Ghazi Khan (depth 7 km) and a 4.8 m quake near Zhob, Balochistan (depth 20 km).

  • Late June also recorded a 5.5 m quake in Musakhail, injuring five people and damaging mud houses.

• April 2025 witnessed stronger tremors—a 5.3 m quake near Islamabad and KP, and a 5.5 m in northern Punjab—both felt across a vast region.

Seismic Risk in the Region

• Pakistan lies along the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates — this makes much of the country, including Punjab, susceptible to earthquakes.

• Most recent tremor (4.4‑mag) was moderate; the PDMA and Provincial Control Room remain on alert ahead of possible aftershocks.