5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Pakistan: Understanding the Seismic Activity in South Asian Collision Zone

Nov 21, 2025 08:11 am CST

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit Pakistan on November 21, 2025, with its epicentre at a depth of 135 km. This seismic event highlights Pakistan's position in one of the world's most active earthquake zones, where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. The country's geological positioning makes regions like Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Punjab particularly vulnerable to frequent earthquake activity along major fault lines.