Earthquake of magnitude 5 jolts Afghanistan

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan on Saturday evening, according to the national centre for seismology (NCS). The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, making the region susceptible to aftershocks.In a post on X, the NCS stated: “EQ of M: 5.0, On: 11/10/2025 20:23:57 IST, Lat: 31.19 N, Long: 71.04 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan.”No casualties or damage have been officially reported yet. However, shallow earthquakes – defined as those occurring at depths less than 70 km – can result in stronger ground shaking and are generally considered more hazardous due to their proximity to the Earth’s surface.This is the second tremor reported in Pakistan in October. On October 5, an earthquake of magnitude 4.6 was recorded at a depth of 10 km. “EQ of M: 4.6, On: 05/10/2025 18:59:30 IST, Lat: 30.33 N, Long: 66.43 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan.”Pakistan is located in one of the world’s most seismically active regions, where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide. This geological setting contributes to frequent seismic activity, especially in provinces like Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan.Balochistan, in particular, lies near the Arabian-Eurasian plate boundary, increasing its vulnerability. Even regions like Punjab and Sindh, while less prone, remain at risk due to their tectonic positioning.One of the most powerful earthquakes in the region’s history was the 1945 Balochistan earthquake, which measured 8.1 in magnitude – the strongest ever recorded in Pakistan.Further updates are awaited as local authorities assess the impact and monitor aftershock activity.