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4.2-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Pakistan’s Faisalabad Division

This latest tremor underscores the country’s ongoing seismic risk from the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates.

Overview

  • The quake struck at 7:20 pm on May 27 with its epicenter in Faisalabad division at a depth of 111 km, according to the National Center for Seismology.
  • Tremors were reported across major cities and towns, prompting residents to evacuate buildings in fear of aftershocks.
  • No major damage or casualties have been recorded, continuing the pattern of moderate quakes causing panic but limited destruction.
  • Pakistan’s frequent seismic activity stems from multiple fault lines where the Indian and Eurasian plates meet beneath its terrain.
  • Seismologists warn that the recent cluster of temblors highlights the urgency of strengthening earthquake monitoring and emergency preparedness.