Archive · 28 Jul 2025
4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Pakistan Near Islamabad
Early on Monday, a 4.0 magnitude earthquake happened in Pakistan.
Think of it like a tiny shake of the ground!
The National Centre for Seismology told everyone about it.
The earthquake's center was 10 kilometers deep and located about 173 kilometers from Islamabad.
Because Pakistan is in a seismically active zone, earthquakes are more common there.
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan.
The earthquake occurred in the early hours of Monday.
The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported the event.
The earthquake's depth was 10 kilometers.
The epicenter was 173 kilometers west of Islamabad.
- Who
- The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported it.
- What
- A 4.0 magnitude earthquake.
- When
- Early hours of Monday, at 02:06 AM IST.
- Where
- Pakistan, 173 kilometers west of Islamabad.
- Why
- Pakistan is seismically active due to its location on tectonic plates.
Hazards
Hazards
Depth's impact on dangers
Hazards
Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous.
Hazards
Deeper earthquakes are safer.
- Magnitude
- 4.0
- Location
- Pakistan
- Depth
- 10 kilometers
- Reported By
- National Centre for Seismology (NCS)
- Distance from Islamabad
- 173 kilometers west
