A significant seismic event occurred in Pakistan on Saturday, with an earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale. The tremor was detected by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). This earthquake originated at a shallow depth of just 10 kilometers, increasing the potential for subsequent aftershocks. The NCS reported the event’s coordinates as Latitude 31.19 N and Longitude 71.04 E. Shallow earthquakes are often more destructive due to the direct impact of seismic waves reaching the surface with less attenuation. Pakistan’s geographical location places it in a highly seismically active zone, situated on the boundary of major tectonic plates. This geological vulnerability means the country frequently experiences seismic activity, with provinces like Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan being particularly susceptible due to their proximity to the collision zones of the Eurasian and Indian plates. Recent seismic activity includes a 4.6 magnitude earthquake that struck the region on October 5.
