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New 4.6 Quake Jolts Pakistan After Monday's 4.7

Seismologists are monitoring for aftershocks from Monday's shallow 4.7 in a region defined by active faults.

Overview

  • NCS reported a magnitude 4.6 earthquake on October 21 at 11:29 IST at 36.67 N, 72.80 E, with a depth of 170 km.
  • The latest tremor followed a magnitude 4.7 event on October 20 at 11:12 IST at 30.51 N, 70.41 E, at a shallow depth of 10 km.
  • Moderate earthquakes around magnitude 4.0 were also recorded on Saturday and Sunday, marking several tremors over three days.
  • Experts warn that shallow earthquakes can produce stronger surface shaking and are often followed by aftershocks.
  • Authorities have urged residents to follow safety protocols as monitoring continues across vulnerable provinces including Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Sindh, and Punjab.