5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Pakistan, Tremors Felt in Kashmir

The shallow quake, centered 60 km northwest of Rawalpindi, caused no immediate casualties but raised concerns over aftershocks in the seismically active region.

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Pakistan on April 12, 2025, with its epicenter located 60 km northwest of Rawalpindi at a depth of 10 km.
Tremors were felt in parts of Pakistan and the Kashmir region, including Srinagar, Jammu, and other northern areas.
No casualties or significant property damage have been reported so far, though officials remain on alert for potential aftershocks.
Pakistan's position along the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates makes it one of the most seismically active regions in the world.
The quake coincided with other regional seismic activity, including magnitude 4.2 tremors in Tajikistan and Afghanistan earlier in the day.