Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Strikes Pakistan; No Casualties Reported

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Pakistan on Saturday, December 13. The tremor occurred around 6:44 pm with its epicenter positioned at 30.14 degrees north latitude and 69.57 degrees east longitude. No casualties were reported at the time of filing this report. In November 2025, Pakistan experienced a magnitude 5.2 earthquake in the early morning hours, according to the National Centre for Seismology. That tremor registered a depth of 135 km and was felt throughout the region.

Pakistan, Afghanistan, and northern India are located in one of Earth’s most earthquake-prone zones, where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Consequently, these regions regularly experience moderate to powerful earthquakes, with tremors occasionally felt across borders due to the proximity of fault lines.

Due to its position along several major fault lines, Pakistan faces substantial seismic risk. The provinces of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan are situated on the southern edge of the Eurasian plate, while Sindh and Punjab lie near the northwestern edge of the Indian plate—both contributing to the area’s recurring earthquakes. Balochistan specifically sits near the active junction between the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making it especially prone to seismic activity.

Earthquake Safety Guidelines

Do:

• Repair deep plaster cracks in ceilings and foundations. Seek expert assessment if structural defects are visible
  
• Secure overhead lighting fixtures to the ceiling
  
• Adhere to BIS codes applicable to your region for construction standards
  
• Mount shelves firmly to walls
  
• Store large or heavy items on lower shelves

Don’t:

• Move from your location. However, distance yourself from buildings, trees, streetlights and utility wires
  
  • DROP to the ground; take COVER under a sturdy table or furniture piece; and HOLD ON until shaking ceases. If no table or desk is nearby, shield your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner
    
• Protect yourself by positioning under the lintel of an interior door, in a room corner, beneath a table, or under a bed
  
  • Keep away from glass, windows, exterior doors and walls, and objects that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or furniture