 Earthquake zones of Pakistan. (<6.0 in green, 6.0–6.9 in blue, 7.0–7.9 in orange, 8.0+ in red) | |
| Largest | 8.1 Mw 1945 Balochistan earthquake |
|---|---|
| Deadliest | 7.6 Mw 2005 Kashmir earthquake |
Pakistan is one of the most seismically active countries in the world, being crossed by several major faults. As a result, earthquakes in Pakistan occur often and are destructive.