Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 jolts Pakistan, second in a week

Last week, a 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in Pakistan.

According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), a 5.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in Pakistan on Saturday. According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. NCS said in a post about Last week, on October 5, a 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in the neighboring country.

Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous than deep earthquakes. This is because seismic waves from shallow earthquakes have a shorter distance to reach the surface, resulting in stronger ground shaking and potentially greater damage to structures and greater casualties. Pakistan is among the most seismically active countries and passes through many important fault lines. This collision zone makes the country highly vulnerable to strong earthquakes. Provinces such as Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan are located at the southern edge of the Eurasian plate, while Sindh and Punjab are located at the northwestern edge of the Indian plate, contributing to frequent earthquake activity.

Balochistan is located near the active boundary between the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Other sensitive regions such as Punjab, located at the northwestern edge of the Indian plate, are also susceptible to seismic activity. Although Sindh is less prone, it is still at risk due to its location. One of the most significant earthquakes in the history of Pakistan is the 1945 Balochistan earthquake (magnitude 8.1).

(With inputs from news agency ANI).