5.2-magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, Pindi

ISLAMABAD: Mild tremors were felt in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Monday after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck the region.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the quake occurred at 10:56am, with its epicentre located near the Tajikistan–Xinjiang border at a depth of 128 kilometres.

State-run PTV also confirmed that the tremors were experienced in both cities.

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— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) May 4, 2026

Pakistan falls on three major tectonic plates — the Arabian, Euro-Asian and Indian — which create five seismic zones under the country. The intersection of multiple fault lines means that tectonic movements remain a frequent occurrence in the region.

Last week, a 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Residents of Islamabad and KP also felt tremors on April 3, when a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan.