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
Linked Cities
1
Last Major Earthquake
M7.7 — Quetta, Pakistan (1935-05-31)
Affected Countries
Cities Near This Fault
General tectonic context only—not a site-specific hazard assessment. Live event data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.