Synopsis A 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolted Pakistan on Friday evening, with the Center for Seismology reporting the tremor originated at a depth of 75 kilometers
Synopsis A 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolted Pakistan on Friday evening, with the Center for Seismology reporting the tremor originated at a depth of 75 kilometers. This seismic event underscores Pakistan's vulnerability to earthquakes due to its location on the collision boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Regions like Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are particularly susceptible to such geological activity.
Published: June 26, 2026 โข 7:34 PM IST ยท Updated: June 26, 2026 โข 8:38 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis A 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolted Pakistan on Friday evening, with the Center for Seismology reporting the tremor originated at a depth of 75 kilometers.
This seismic event underscores Pakistan's vulnerability to earthquakes due to its location on the collision boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Regions like Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are particularly susceptible to such geological activity.