4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Pakistan, Third Tremor in 3 Days

International News: Pakistan felt another earthquake on Monday when a 4.7 magnitude tremor struck at a shallow depth of 10 km, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). This comes after moderate quakes of around 4.0 magnitude hit the country on Saturday and Sunday, marking the third earthquake in just three days. The latest tremor occurred at 11:12 am IST, continuing a pattern of seismic activity over the weekend. In a post on X, the NCS shared the earthquake's location as latitude 30.51 N and longitude 70.41 E. Experts have warned that shallow earthquakes like this one can be more dangerous than deeper quakes because the seismic waves reach the surface quickly, often causing stronger shaking and more damage, media reported.

Pakistan’s Seismic Risk and Historical Quakes

Pakistan lies in an active seismic region, crisscrossed by several major fault lines. Provinces such as Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan are located on the southern edge of the Eurasian plate, while Sindh and Punjab sit on the northwestern edge of the Indian plate. The collision of these tectonic plates makes Pakistan vulnerable to strong earthquakes.

The country has seen destructive tremors in the past, including a massive 8.1 magnitude quake in Balochistan in 1945. While regions like Sindh experience fewer earthquakes, no area is completely safe. Authorities have urged people to stay alert for aftershocks and follow safety measures. Seismologists continue to monitor the situation closely, noting that Pakistan’s geological position means earthquakes are likely to occur repeatedly.