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United News of India
11 hours ago
- Climate
- United News of India
5.3-5.5 earthquake jolts Pakistan nationwide
Quetta, June 29 (UNI) A Moderate earthquake jolted Pakistan today, with tremors being felt nationwide, triggering mass panic among the public. The earthquake which recorded at 5.3-5.5 on the Richter Scale hit the nation at IST 3:54 pm, though there were no casualties or any major infrastructure damage, reports Samma TV. As per the United States National Geological Survey, the earthquake struck at approximately 3:30am (2230 GMT) with a shallow depth of 10 kilometres. The epicentre was located around 60 km north-northeast of Barkhan in the rugged terrain of Balochistan province. Meanwhile, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) estimated the magnitude at 5.5, while the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre placed the epicentre 149 km west of Multan. Pakistan's National Seismic Monitoring Centre reported the quake at a depth of 28 km, with its epicentre located 56 km northeast of Musakhel district. Tremors were felt in Barkhan, Musakhel, and surrounding areas, causing people to rush outdoors in fear. 'There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries,' said a spokesperson for the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). 'We remain in touch with local administrations and are closely monitoring the situation.' Additional tremors were felt in the Punjab cities of Dera Ismaili Khan, Multan, Bahawalpur, as well as in various areas of POK. No injuries or structural damage were reported immediately. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation. Pakistan is one of the most earthquake vulnerable countries in the world, due to its location, lying on the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making it highly susceptible to seismic activity. UNI ANV GNK
India Gazette
15 hours ago
- Climate
- India Gazette
Magnitude 4.5 Quake Strikes Pakistan
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 29 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 jolted Pakistan on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. In a post on X, the NCS said, 'EQ of M: 4.5, On: 29/06/2025 08:02:51 IST, Lat: 30.24 N, Long: 69.86 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan.' Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous than deep earthquakes. This is because the seismic waves from shallow earthquakes have a shorter distance to travel to the surface, resulting in stronger ground shaking and potentially more damage to structures and greater casualties. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Further details are awaited. Earlier in the day, another earthquake of magnitude 5.2 on the Richter Scale jolted Pakistan in the wee hours. In a post on X, the NCS said, '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.' Prior to that, another earthquake of magnitude 4.4 jolted the region, as per NCS. In a post on X, the NCS stated, 'EQ of M: 4.4, On: 15/06/2025 23:42:42 IST, Lat: 28.85 N, Long: 67.72 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan.' 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. Hence, this region is prone to violent earthquakes as the two tectonic plates collide. (ANI)
India Gazette
15 hours ago
- Climate
- India Gazette
Third earthquake jolts Pakistan in one day
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 29 (ANI): A third earthquake within 24 hours jolted Pakistan on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake of magnitude 3.8 on the Richter Scale occurred at a shallow depth of 15km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. 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.' Earlier in the day, an earthquake of magnitude 4.5 jolted Pakistan, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. In a post on X, the NCS said, 'EQ of M: 4.5, On: 29/06/2025 08:02:51 IST, Lat: 30.24 N, Long: 69.86 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan.' Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous than deep earthquakes. This is because the seismic waves from shallow earthquakes have a shorter distance to travel to the surface, resulting in stronger ground shaking and potentially more damage to structures and greater casualties. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Further details are awaited. Earlier in the day, another earthquake of magnitude 5.2 on the Richter Scale jolted Pakistan in the wee hours. In a post on X, the NCS said, '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.' 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. Hence, this region is prone to violent earthquakes as the two tectonic plates collide. (ANI)
Mint
15 hours ago
- Climate
- Mint
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.'
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Pakistan earthquake: Three tremors within 24 hours; no casualties reported yet
Third earthquake jolts Pakistan in one day Pakistan experienced a series of three earthquakes within a span of 24 hours on Sunday, according to data released by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). No casualties or major damage have been reported so far. The latest tremor, measuring 3.8 on the Richter Scale , struck around 11:21 am IST at a shallow depth of 15 km. 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." Shallow earthquakes like this one are often more dangerous than deeper ones, as their seismic waves reach the surface with greater force, increasing the potential for damage. Earlier in the day, a 4.5-magnitude earthquake hit the region at 8:02 am IST. Its epicentre was recorded at a depth of just 10 km. The first quake of the day occurred at 3:54 am IST, measuring 5.2 on the Richter Scale. However, this one struck deeper underground, 150 km beneath the surface, making it less likely to cause extensive surface damage. Pakistan is one of the world's most earthquake-prone regions, sitting atop the collision zone between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. This positioning, where the Indian and Eurasian plates collide, makes the region highly susceptible to powerful earthquakes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรด CFDs ด้วยเทคโนโลยีเทรดสุดล้ำ และ รวดเร็วกว่า IC Markets สมัคร Undo 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 sit on the northwestern edge of the Indian tectonic plate. Further details are awaited.
