Islamabad [Pakistan], October 11 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck Pakistan on Saturday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, making it more susceptible to aftershocks.
In a post on X, the NCS said, “EQ of M: 5.0, On: 11/10/2025 20:23:57 IST, Lat: 31.19 N, Long: 71.04 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan.”
Earlier, on October 5, a 4.6 magnitude earthquake had struck the country. The NCS tweeted, “EQ of M: 4.6, On: 05/10/2025 18:59:30 IST, Lat: 30.33 N, Long: 66.43 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan.”
Shallow earthquakes are generally considered more dangerous than deeper ones because the seismic waves have a shorter distance to travel to the surface, resulting in stronger ground shaking, higher potential for structural damage, and increased casualties.
Pakistan is a seismically active country, situated along several major fault lines. Provinces such as Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan lie on the southern edge of the Eurasian plate, while Sindh and Punjab are on the northwestern edge of the Indian plate, contributing to frequent seismic activity. Balochistan, in particular, is located near the active boundary between the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Other regions, including Punjab and Sindh, are also at risk due to their tectonic positioning.
One of the most significant earthquakes in Pakistan’s history is the 1945 Balochistan earthquake, which measured 8.1 in magnitude, the largest ever recorded in the country. (ANI)
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