Pakistan hit by 5.4-magnitude earthquake, causing panic and widespread tremors in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Islamabad.

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan, including Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Punjab, at 2:04 a.m. PST, with its epicentre in Afghanistan's Hindukush Mountain region. Tremors were felt in various districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi, Lahore, and other parts of Punjab. The quake caused panic, but no loss of life or property was reported. Pakistan is considered one of the most seismically active countries due to its location in a region where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide.

July 02, 2025

Pakistan has once again been struck by an earthquake, this time a 5.4 magnitude tremor that jolted several regions, including Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Punjab. The earthquake, which occurred at 2:04 a.m. PST, was centered in Afghanistan's Hindukush Mountain region [2]. Tremors were felt in various districts across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and other parts of Punjab.

The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 102 kilometers, with its epicenter located in the Hindukush mountain region in Afghanistan. Although the earthquake caused no reported loss of life or property, it led to widespread panic among residents. Many rushed outdoors, reciting verses from the Quran, as reported by ARY News [2].

Pakistan, being one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, is situated at the intersection of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. This collision zone makes the region highly vulnerable to frequent seismic activities [2]. High-risk areas include Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan, which are located near major fault lines like the Main Central Thrust. Punjab, situated on the northwestern edge of the Indian plate, also remains susceptible to earthquakes [2].

This recent earthquake comes just hours after a mild earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale hit parts of Pakistan just after midnight on Sunday. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported that the quake struck at 12:40 am IST and occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers [1].

Pakistan's vulnerability to earthquakes is a well-known fact, and such events can have significant impacts on the country's economy, infrastructure, and public safety. While this latest earthquake did not cause any major damage or casualties, it serves as a reminder of the ongoing seismic risks in the region.

References:
[1] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/midnight-quake-in-pakistan-4-8-magnitude-tremor-near-islamabad-5-4-hit-earlier/articleshow/123069225.cms
[2] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-earthquake-5-4-magnitude-tremor-jolts-several-areas-no-damage-reported/articleshow/123064162.cms