An earthquake of 4.7 magnitude struck Pakistan on Monday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, making the area susceptible to aftershocks. In a post on X, the agency said, "EQ of M: 4.7, On: 20/10/2025 11:12:08 IST, Lat: 30.51 N, Long: 70.41 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan." Earthquakes of moderate 4.0 intensity had hit Pakistan on Saturday and Sunday also.

Shallow earthquakes can, at times, be more dangerous than deep earthquakes. This is because the seismic waves from shallow earthquakes have a shorter distance to travel to the surface, resulting in stronger ground shaking and potentially more damage to structures and greater casualties. Pakistan is among the seismically active countries in the world, crossed by sever

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