Events (12082)

Date Time (utc) Region Magnitude Depth (km) Latitude Longitude Mode Map
22/08/2016 09:33:10 Southeast of Honshu, Japan 5.8 425 29.91 N 138.97 E A -
22/08/2016 06:11:47 Southeast of Honshu, Japan 5.3 643 40.59N 146.71E A -
22/08/2016 02:39:36 KOMANDORSKIYE OSTROVA REGION 5.0 203 55.98 N 165.40 E A -
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 -

Introduction

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.

Objectives

Earthquakes

Detect, identify and locate earthquakes and monitor seismic activities.

Quick Response

Give quick response to queries pertaining to earthquakes and seismology.

Information

Exchange information pertaining to seismology with international agencies.

Research

Provide assistance in Seismological studies and research in related fields.

Instruments

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