Pakistan Hit by 4.2 Magnitude Earthquake, Aftershock Risk Looms

• A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan late at night at a shallow depth of 25 kilometers.
• The National Center for Seismology reported the earthquake occurred on February 13, 2026, at 11:53:39 PM.
• Shallow earthquakes are more dangerous due to less travel distance for seismic waves, increasing ground shaking and damage.
• Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan was hit by a devastating earthquake on January 19, destroying homes and causing resentment over limited relief efforts.
• Pakistan is in a highly active seismic zone where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, leading to frequent tremors.