Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 jolts Pakistan
ANI
29 Jun 2025, 05:29 GMT+10
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 29 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 hit Pakistan in the early hours of Sunday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 03:54 hours (Indian Standard Time), at a depth of 150 kilometres.
The earthquake of magnitude 5.2 occurred at latitude 30.25 N and longitude 69.82 E.
The NCS wrote on X, 'EQ of M: 5.2, On: 29/06/2025 03:54:02 IST, Lat: 30.25 N, Long: 69.82 E, Depth: 150 Km, Location: Pakistan.'
https://x.com/NCS_Earthquake/status/1939091938122309986
Pakistan is one of the most seismically active countries in the world, being crossed by several major faults. As a result, earthquakes in Pakistan often occur and are destructive.
Pakistan geologically overlaps both the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates. Balochistan, the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan provinces lie on the southern edge of the Eurasian plate on the Iranian Plateau. Sindh, Punjab, and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir provinces lie on the northwestern edge of the Indian plate in South Asia.
However, this region is prone to violent earthquakes, as the two tectonic plates collide.
No reports of material damage have surfaced yet. Further details are awaited. (ANI)
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
33 minutes ago
- Time of India
Uttarakhand: Char Dham Yatra resumes after 24-hour ban due to heavy rains and landslide
As per the latest news reports, Char Dham Yatra has resumed after the 24-hour suspension was lifted on Monday, a day after heavy rains and a cloudburst triggered a deadly landslide near Barkot in Uttarakhand. This was informed by the officials in the know-how. The pilgrimage was earlier temporarily halted for safety reasons following a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Confirming the resumption, Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey told ANI news agency, 'The 24-hour ban on Char Dham Yatra has been lifted.' However, he added that District Magistrates along the yatra route have been instructed to monitor the weather conditions and stop vehicle movement in their respective regions if necessary. Read more: Where royals sleep: Famous mausoleums other than the Taj Mahal The incident that prompted the suspension occurred on Sunday when a cloudburst near Silai Band on the Barkot-Yamunotri road in Uttarkashi district led to a massive landslide. Uttarkashi police reported that the cloudburst occurred approximately 4 km ahead of Paligad on the Yamunotri National Highway. Reports added that repair efforts began immediately, and by Saturday, the damaged portion of the road before the Silai Band was restored. 'The washout that happened due to a cloudburst before Silai Band on the Barkot-Yamunotri road of the district has been repaired and the road has been made smooth, while the work of making the other washout smooth is going on,' said Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya. He also confirmed the restoration of the 33 KV power line, while repair work on the 11 KV line continues. Search and rescue operations remain underway, with teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police, and revenue departments deployed in the area. The deceased were identified as 43-year-old Kewal Bisht from Nepal's Rajapur district and 55-year-old Duje Lal from Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. Read more: 6 pahadi escapes in Uttarakhand for the next peaceful break In response to the continuing threat of adverse weather, the IMD has issued a red alert for several districts across Uttarakhand, including Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Haridwar, and Nainital for June 29 and 30. Authorities took a precautionary approach by suspending the yatra temporarily to ensure pilgrim safety. While the route has now reopened, officials urge caution and advise pilgrims to stay updated with local advisories and weather alerts as they proceed with the sacred journey through the fragile Himalayan terrain.
India.com
34 minutes ago
- India.com
Char Dham Yatra Resumes After 24-Hour Weather Halt By Uttarakhand Government
New Delhi: The Char Dham Yatra resumed on Monday after the Uttarakhand government lifted a 24-hour precautionary suspension imposed due to adverse weather conditions, officials confirmed. Speaking to ANI, Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey stated, 'The 24-hour ban on Char Dham Yatra has been lifted.' He added that all District Magistrates along the Yatra route have been instructed to monitor weather conditions closely and halt vehicular movement if necessary to ensure pilgrim safety. The Yatra was suspended on Sunday following a heavy rainfall alert and a subsequent cloudburst that triggered a massive landslide near Barkot, resulting in the deaths of two workers and leaving seven others missing. In the wake of the incident, several parts of Chamba town also experienced heavy rainfall on Monday, compounding concerns over road safety and infrastructure along the pilgrimage route. Repair work has been ongoing since the landslide struck the Barkot-Yamunotri road in Uttarkashi district. According to Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya, restoration has been completed on the section washed out before Silai Band. He confirmed to ANI that while one major washout has been fully repaired and the road made smooth, work continues on other damaged portions. 'The washout caused by the cloudburst before Silai Band on the Barkot-Yamunotri road has been repaired, and efforts are ongoing to smooth out remaining sections,' Arya said. He also reported that the 33 KV power line in the area has been restored, while restoration work on the 11 KV line is still underway. Rescue operations are being jointly conducted by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police, and revenue teams to locate the seven missing workers. According to Uttarkashi Police, the landslide and cloudburst occurred approximately four kilometres beyond Paligad on the Yamunotri National Highway, near Silai Band. Multiple agencies, including fire services, health personnel, and the Public Works Department, are engaged in the ongoing rescue operation. Authorities confirmed that two deceased workers have been identified as 43-year-old Kewal Bisht from Karmamohani, Rajapur District in Nepal, and 55-year-old Duje Lal from Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. The state government continues to monitor the situation closely, urging pilgrims to follow advisories and remain cautious amid persistent rainfall in the region.
India Gazette
35 minutes ago
- India Gazette
Uttar Pradesh's Hapur city faces severe waterlogging after heavy rainfall
Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 30 (ANI): The Monsoon arrived eight days earlier in India, making several cities experience heavy rainfall and waterlogging, disrupting the lives of people. The Hapur city of Uttar Pradesh is also facing severe waterlogging after incessant rainfall in the area. India welcomed the monsoon on Sunday, arriving eight days ahead of its expected onset date of July 8, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into the remaining parts of Rajasthan, western Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana, covering the entire Delhi region, according to the IMD. Meanwhile, low pressure area over the Northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts persisted over the same region at 0830 hrs IST today. The associated cyclonic circulation extends up to 7.6km above mean sea level. This is likely to move slowly west-north-westwards across North Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal & Jharkhand. The IMD issued a red alert for multiple districts in Himachal Pradesh, as the state continued to experience heavy rainfall, particularly in Mandi, resulting in flooding of the Beas River. Earlier, the Meteorological Centre in Shimla issued an orange alert for Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Kullu, and Mandi, indicating the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places. Speaking to ANI, Sandeep Kumar Sharma, a Senior Scientist at the IMD's Shimla Centre, said that the state has experienced widespread rainfall over the past 24 hours, with some areas recording intense precipitation. 'Almost all regions in Himachal Pradesh received rainfall during the past 24 hours. The highest rainfall was recorded in Palampur at 76 mm, followed by Banjar at 75 mm. Moderate rainfall of around 55 mm was recorded in Sirmaur. People should stay away from rivers and streams; landslide risk remains high,' Sharma said. Temporary weather relief was expected on June 28, but intense rains were forecasted to return on June 29 and 30. According to Sharma, June 28 was expected to bring a slight dip in rainfall activity, but higher reaches and mid-hill areas may still receive moderate showers. However, the weather was expected to worsen again by June 29 and 30. (ANI)
