Chaman Fault
strike-slip — 860 km
The Chaman Fault is a major transform fault marking the western boundary of the Indian Plate against the Eurasian Plate. The devastating 1935 Quetta earthquake killed over 30,000 people. Significant strain continues to accumulate along locked segments, posing a major seismic hazard to the region.
Type
strike slip
Length
860 km
Countries
2
Cities at Risk
1
Risk Assessment
M7.5+ expected; large seismic gap identified
Last Major Earthquake
M7.7 — Quetta, Pakistan (1935-05-31)
Affected Countries
Cities Near This Fault
Data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program