4.6 Quake Hits Pakistan, After Country Minutes Before 4.0 Tremor Quake On May 10, 2025
Pakistan was hit by yet another earthquake on May 12, 2025, measuring 4.6 on the Richter Scale marking the country’s second earthquake within three days. According to The Hindustan Times, the latest earthquake occurred around 1:26 pm IST, the epicenter was near Pir Jongal in the Punjab region at a depth of 10 kilometers, National Center for Seismology reported (NCS) NCS X Post.
Increased Earthquake Activity in Pakistan
This was after a 4.0 tremor earthquake on Pakistan on May 10, 2025 further followed up with 4.2 quake on May 05 2025 which suggests that the region is going through a period of elevated tectonic activity. As per Indian today, Hindustan Times May 10, there are still no news regarding the aftershock damages. No injuries or damages have been reported to the May 12 earthquake as well, unlike previous events, The Hindu, Business Standard.
Geological Context
As written in Wikipedia Pakistan happens to be one of the countries with the highest earthquake activity due to its location in the collision zone of the Eurasian and Indo-Australian tectonic plates. The country is crossed by numerous major fault lines which leads to frequent and occasionally catastrophic earthquakes. An important fault line, the Main Central Thrust, is positioned near the epicenter of Monday’s quake Geske, 2007 O P Mishra, Director NCS The Hindu.
Public Reaction and Social Media
The two consecutive earthquakes have elevated the anxiety levels of the general public across Pakistan, particularly those living in the very regions that tend to be more active in history. The social media buzz was amplified by residents sharing their experiences regarding the tremors, such as Zaarar X Post, and many others worrying about their increasing number. While some consequences still need confirmation, the public’s reaction demonstrates the burden on people’s distress from the constant earthquakes.
Preparedness and Implications
Police management along with citizens need to be on high alert with the possibility of an earthquake occurring, even after the recent earthquakes not causing much damage as of now. Other agencies along with NCS are actively working to keep the people informed using the best methods available.
The Epicenter Details
Attributes
Details
Date
May 12, 2025
Time
1:26 PM IST
Magnitude
4.6
Depth
10 kilometers
Epicenter
Near Pir Jongal, Punjab province (29.12 N, 67.26 E)
Previous Earthquake
May 10, 2025 (Magnitude 4.0)
Source
NCS
Impact
Violent reporting of Head Trauma and no claim missiles were situated around the vicinity.
Looking Forward
The Pakistan earthquake parallel sequence suddenly increases and lowers the threshold at which Pakistan actively prepares to be seized by an earth quake. Ultimately diminishing levels of cans which enhance response latency.
