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3.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Pakistan, Highlights Seismic Vulnerability

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, with precise coordinates provided by the agency. Pakistan's geographical location on the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates makes it highly susceptible to seismic activity. Regions like Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are particularly vulnerable due to their proximity to major fault lines.

Key Points: 3.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Pakistan, NCS Reports

  • Magnitude 3.9 quake hits Pakistan
  • Struck at a depth of 10 kilometers
  • Pakistan is highly earthquake-prone
  • Located on colliding tectonic plates
  • Vulnerable regions include Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 strikes Pakistan

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan at a depth of 10km, underscoring the country's high seismic risk due to tectonic plate boundaries.

"EQ of M: 3.9, On: 21/02/2026 09:57:59 IST, Lat: 33.76 N, Long: 72.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan. - National Centre for Seismology"

New Delhi, February 21

An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 struck Pakistan on Saturday, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km.

In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.9, On: 21/02/2026 09:57:59 IST, Lat: 33.76 N, Long: 72.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan."

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.

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.

- ANI

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Rohit P
3.9 is considered a minor tremor, but it's the location that's concerning. The article rightly points out the major fault lines in that region. We in North India should also review our own preparedness. Safety drills in schools and offices are a must.
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Aman W
The geological reality is that the Indian plate is constantly pushing north. Earthquakes are inevitable. Instead of just reporting them, I wish our media would do more stories on earthquake-resistant construction techniques, especially for older buildings.
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Sarah B
Living in Delhi, we feel tremors from that region sometimes. It's a bit scary to think how connected we are geographically. Hope there's no damage.
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Karthik V
The science behind it is fascinating but the risk is real. The 2005 Kashmir earthquake was a huge tragedy. Disaster management should be a priority for all governments in the region, regardless of politics. Jai Hind.

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