An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck Pakistan on Friday evening, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).In a post on X, the NCS said that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 75 kilometres."EQ of M: 5.3, On: 26/06/2026 17:18:49 IST, Lat: 30.273 N, Long: 69.710 E, Depth: 75 Km, Location: Pakistan," the post said.Pakistan is considered one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world due to its geographical location along the boundary where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide.Regions such as Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan lie near major fault lines, making them particularly vulnerable to seismic activity. Punjab and Sindh, located along the northwestern edge of the Indian Plate, remain vulnerable.
5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Pakistan
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolted Pakistan on Friday evening, with the National 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.
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