Pakistan Meteorological Department
Saturday, 23 November, 2024 04:53 AM
| Date | Time (utc) | Region | Magnitude | Depth (km) | Latitude | Longitude | Mode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/08/2016 | 23:13:26 | Off East Coast of Honshu, Japan | 5.3 | 138 | 39.75 N | 143.37 E | A | - |
| 21/08/2016 | 18:00:27 | Tajikistan | 3.1 | 90 | 37.01 N | 73.31 E | A | - |
| 21/08/2016 | 17:28:01 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region | 3.0 | 112 | 36.89 N | 72.02 E | M | - |
| 21/08/2016 | 17:23:04 | Kyrgyzstan | 3.6 | 10 | 39.45 N | 73.30 E | M | - |
| 21/08/2016 | 16:13:25 | 22 km SE of Kallar Syedan, Rawalpindi Distt, Punja | 2.8 | 10 | 33.31N | 73.58E | A | - |
| 21/08/2016 | 14:55:20 | Mariana Islands | 5.4 | 233 | 18.42 N | 145.61 E | A | - |
| 21/08/2016 | 12:49:41 | Hokkaido, Japan Region | 5.1 | 238 | 41.01 N | 143.35 E | A | - |
| 21/08/2016 | 12:47:09 | Bonin Islands, Japan Region | 5.2 | 161 | 28.53 N | 141.50 E | A | - |
| 21/08/2016 | 07:43:09 | Southern Iran | 4.7 | 17 | 26.88N | 54.61E | A | - |
| 21/08/2016 | 03:45:46 | South Georgia Island Region | 6.2 | 10 | 56.10S | 32.40W | A | - |
| 21/08/2016 | 02:52:05 | Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan | 3.5 | 90 | 36.85 N | 70.74 E | M | - |
| 21/08/2016 | 00:42:41 | Irian Jaya Region, Indonesia | 5.2 | 10 | 4.06S | 133.68E | A | - |
| 21/08/2016 | 00:30:38 | Vanutu Islands | 5.7 | 10 | 14.91S | 166.77E | A | - |
| 20/08/2016 | 20:37:19 | South Georgia Island Region | 5.8 | 10 | 55.34 S | 32.40 W | A | - |
| 20/08/2016 | 16:28:23 | Off East Coast of Honshu, Japan | 5.5 | 77 | 40.24 N | 143.57 E | A | - |
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) holds the responsibility for seismic monitoring and tsunami early warning in Pakistan. It is the liability of the PMD to disseminate earthquake information to Government, non Government organization and to public after the occurrence of any event. The seismic monitoring technologies have been rapidly changed in the world. The seismic monitoring equipments have changed from analogue to digital technology. This enhanced the capability of the monitoring equipments.
PMD had been using paper recording equipments since 1954. The 2004 Indonesian earthquake of M 9.4 which generated disastrous Tsunami and subsequently Muzaffarabad Kashmir earthquake of M 7.6 were the wake up call not only for Pakistan but also for the whole world. During the past few years PMD has enhanced multifold its abilities to monitor seismic activity. Since 2005, PMD upgraded and replaced all analogue seismic equipment with state of the art technology.
Detect, identify and locate earthquakes and monitor seismic activities.
Give quick response to queries pertaining to earthquakes and seismology.
Exchange information pertaining to seismology with international agencies.
Provide assistance in Seismological studies and research in related fields.
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