Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.3 Shakes Punjab Region Of Pakistan

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale struck central Pakistan in the early hours of Sunday, with tremors felt in the Punjab province.

The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) confirmed the quake occurred at approximately 3:54 am IST, originating from a shallow depth of 10 kilometres.

The epicentre was located around 149 kilometres west of Multan, a major urban centre in southern Punjab.

While the quake was strong enough to be felt across various towns and settlements in the vicinity, there were no immediate reports of casualties, injuries, or infrastructural damage.

India’s National Centre for Seismology (NCS) also recorded the tremor, albeit with a slightly lower magnitude of 5.2. According to the NCS, the earthquake’s coordinates were latitude 30.25°N and longitude 69.82°E, with a greater recorded depth of 150 kilometres.

This deeper origin may have reduced its intensity at the surface, a factor often observed in high-depth seismic events.

Public advisory & response

The NCS posted a summary of the earthquake on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, stating, “EQ of M: 4.5, On: 29/06/2025 08:02:51 IST, Lat: 30.24 N, Long: 69.86 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan.”

Despite the absence of visible damage, local authorities urged residents in quake-prone areas to remain cautious, as aftershocks can often follow the initial tremor.

Emergency services remained on alert throughout the morning hours as a precaution.

Pakistan lies on the seismically active boundary between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.

This geological setting makes regions such as Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and parts of Punjab susceptible to frequent seismic disturbances.

While Sunday’s quake was relatively mild, Pakistan has a history of devastating seismic events.

A major earthquake in 2015 across Pakistan and Afghanistan claimed nearly 400 lives, while a 2021 quake in Balochistan led to at least 20 fatalities and significant destruction in the remote Harnai district.

Although this latest seismic event caused no reported damage, it serves as a reminder of the underlying tectonic volatility of the region.

Authorities continue to advise preparedness and adherence to safety protocols in case of future tremors.

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