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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Jolts Pakistan, No Immediate Damage Reported

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A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Pakistan on Friday evening at 75 km depth, NCS reported, highlighting the country's vulnerability due to its location along Indian and Eurasian tectonic plate boundaries
Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Jolts Pakistan, No Immediate Damage Reported
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An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck Pakistan on Friday evening, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

In a post on X, the NCS said that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 75 kilometres.

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"EQ of M: 5.3, On: 26/06/2026 17:18:49 IST, Lat: 30.273 N, Long: 69.710 E, Depth: 75 Km, Location: Pakistan," the post said.

Pakistan is considered one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world due to its geographical location along the boundary where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide.

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Regions such as Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan lie near major fault lines, making them particularly vulnerable to seismic activity.

Punjab and Sindh, located along the northwestern edge of the Indian Plate, remain vulnerable.

(With inputs from ANI)