Pakistan experienced its second earthquake in three days on Thursday, as a magnitude 4.4 tremor struck at 4:06 p.m. IST, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, with its epicenter located at latitude 30.14°N and longitude 70.36°E.
The NCS shared details of the seismic activity on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), confirming: “EQ of M: 4.4, On: 29/05/2025 16:06:56 IST, Lat: 30.14 N, Long: 70.36 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan.”
Just two days earlier, on Tuesday, May 27, a separate earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale was reported in Pakistan at 7:20 p.m. IST. That quake occurred at a depth of 111 kilometers, with coordinates of latitude 31.31°N and longitude 72.52°E.
The NCS statement on the earlier tremor read: “EQ of M: 4.2, On: 27/05/2025 19:20:39 IST, Lat: 31.31 N, Long: 72.52 E, Depth: 111 Km, Location: Pakistan.”
There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage from either earthquake, though both incidents serve as a reminder of the region’s susceptibility to seismic activity.
Meanwhile, earlier the same day, a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Iran at approximately 1:30 a.m. local time, as reported by the National Seismic Network stations of the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology. The agency confirmed that the tremors were not felt in the United Arab Emirates and had no impact on the country.
Iran and Pakistan lie in a seismically active zone, where the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, making the region prone to frequent earthquakes of varying magnitudes. While Thursday’s tremors in Pakistan were relatively moderate, their close timing and proximity to another regional seismic event in Iran have drawn attention from monitoring agencies and residents alike.
Authorities in both countries continue to monitor the situation closely, urging residents in quake-prone areas to stay alert and follow safety guidelines during seismic events.
