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An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter Scale jolted Pakistan on Saturday, 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: 4.0, On: 10/05/2025 01:44:17 IST, Lat: 29.67 N, Long: 66.10 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan." https://x.com/NCS_Earthquake/status/1920938898835857427 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. Pakistan is highly susceptible to earthquakes. Its location straddling the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates, coupled with its proximity to numerous major fault lines, makes it a seismically active region. This geological setting contributes to the frequent occurrence and destructive nature of earthquakes in Pakistan. Pakistan lies on the boundary between the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates, where they collide. This collision zone is known for generating significant seismic activity, including earthquakes. The country is crossed by several major fault lines, further increasing its vulnerability to earthquakes. Pakistan is considered a seismically active region, with earthquakes occurring frequently and sometimes with considerable destructive power. Pakistan is one of the most seismically active countries in the world, being crossed by several major faults. As a result, earthquakes in Pakistan occur often 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 north-western edge of the Indian plate in South Asia. Hence this region is prone to violent earthquakes, as the two tectonic plates collide. (ANI)
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