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Pakistan Rocked by 5.2 Quake: Deep Epicenter
21 Nov
Summary
- An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 magnitude struck Pakistan early Friday.
- The quake's epicenter was recorded at a depth of 135 km.
- Pakistan lies in a seismically active zone between tectonic plates.
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattled Pakistan in the early hours of Friday. The earthquake's epicenter was located unusually deep, at 135 kilometers beneath the surface. While shallower quakes often pose a greater danger due to stronger ground shaking, this deep tremor serves as a reminder of the region's seismic vulnerability.
Pakistan is situated in a geologically active zone where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates converge. This constant tectonic movement results in frequent seismic events, ranging from moderate to strong intensities, which are often felt across neighboring areas due to the proximity of active fault lines.
Provinces like Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan are particularly exposed, lying on the southern edge of the Eurasian plate. Other areas, including Punjab and Sindh, also face risks due to their positions on the northwestern edge of the Indian plate, contributing to the country's recurring earthquake activity.
