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Pakistan Rocked by 4.2 Magnitude Quake
14 Feb
Summary
- A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan on February 13, 2026.
- The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 25km, increasing risk.
- Aid from China remains stuck at Sost Port, frustrating residents.
A moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck Pakistan on the night of February 13, 2026. The seismic event originated at a shallow depth of 25 kilometers, a factor that typically increases the potential for stronger ground shaking and aftershocks.
This region, encompassing Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India, is highly seismically active due to the convergence of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Provinces like Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan are particularly vulnerable.
The recent tremor follows a devastating earthquake on January 19 that destroyed numerous homes in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan. Residents are expressing deep frustration with the interim government's slow response.
Adding to their distress, vital aid from China, including tents and blankets, has reportedly been stranded at Sost Port since 2022, with villagers urgently appealing for its immediate release.
