Islamabad: Pakistan woke up to a jolt early Friday morning as an earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck the country, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 135 kilometres, sending tremors across several regions.

The NCS shared the technical details of the quake on X, stating, “EQ of M: 5.2, On: 21/11/2025 03:09:12 IST, Lat: 36.12 N, Long: 71.51 E, Depth: 135 Km, Location: Pakistan.”

Authorities are monitoring the situation, and more information on damages or casualties is expected.

Seismologists explain that shallow earthquakes tend to be more dangerous than deeper ones because the seismic waves reach the surface quickly, producing stronger ground shaking. This can increase damage to buildings and raise the risk of injuries or fatalitie

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