Earthquake Today: 5.5 magnitude quake hits Pakistan, 3 people injured in third quake within 24 hours
Just within a span of 24 hours, a third earthquake magnitude 3.8 on the Richter Scale jolted Pakistan on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.
According to the details, the third earthquake took place at a shallow depth of 15km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. While two houses were destroyed in the earthquake, three others were partially damaged.
In a post on X, the NCS said, 'EQ of M: 3.8, On: 29/06/2025 11:21:10 IST, Lat: 32.03 N, Long: 72.31 E, Depth: 15 Km, Location: Pakistan.'
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