5.9-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes KP, Punjab Again — Tremors Felt Across Northern Pakistan

Fresh Tremors Rattle KP and Punjab Regions

In a concerning seismic event, tremors were felt across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab on Saturday morning as a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck near the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border. This marks the second time in two weeks that the region has been jolted.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake occurred at 11:48 am at a depth of 94 kilometres. Its epicentre lay within the mountainous zone shared between Afghanistan and Tajikistan.

Discrepancies in Seismic Data

While the PMD reported a magnitude of 5.9, international agencies had slight variations:

The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) recorded it at 5.8 magnitude, 92km deep.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) put it at 5.7 magnitude, also at 94km depth.

Notwithstanding these little variations, the general effect was felt everywhere.

 Affected Cities 

 Throughout KP and Punjab

 In Peshawar, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore, trembles were common and set out panic that drove people from buildings.

 Affected Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts are:

 Battleground

 Maneshra

 Abbottabad

 Shangpa

 Nowhere

 Sanabi

 Peshawks

 In Punjab, recorded were trembles in:

 Hyderabad

 Gujrat

 Faisalabad

 As of right now, Rescue 1122 spokesman Bilal Ahmad Faizi claims no structural damage or injuries.

Disaster Management on High Alert

The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued a statement confirming seismic activity. Officials have begun inspecting buildings to assess any possible structural damage.

The PDMA’s director general stated that response teams and equipment remain on high alert in case aftershocks follow. Citizens are encouraged to report any damage or emergencies via the PDMA helpline at 1129.

Seismic Activity On the Rise in Pakistan

This quake comes just a week after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit near Islamabad and Rawalpindi, which itself followed two smaller quakes of 4.3 and 3.8 magnitudes in the same Afghanistan-Tajikistan zone.

Pakistan had more than twenty low-grade earthquakes in February alone earlier this year. Although these shakes are typically small, experts caution that they indicate deeper tectonic stress that might finally cause more powerful quakes.

 Tectonic Reality of Pakistan: An Active Seismic Area

 Geologists point out that Pakistan lies at the junction of three tectonic plates:

 Arabian Flat

 Plate from Eurasia

 India Plate

 This orientation naturally makes the country prone to earthquakes since five active seismic zones are created. According to geological expert Muhammad Rehan, these low-magnitude earthquakes release underground pressure, hence preventing catastrophic events.

According to geological expert Muhammad Rehan, these low-magnitude earthquakes release underground pressure, hence preventing catastrophic events.

 Stay prepared and alert

As the regularity of seismic activity rises, authorities warn people to remain cautious, follow emergency plans, and ensure safety assessments on infrastructure and buildings.

Though this is a positive outcome in what might have been a more depressing event, recorded deaths or property loss are yet unknown.

 Stay in contact for further information and safety warnings should any aftershocks or crises hit.

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