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An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 struck Pakistan on Saturday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.9, On: 21/02/2026 09:57:59 IST, Lat: 33.76 N, Long: 72.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan." 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. (ANI)
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