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Pakistan is situated at the convergence of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making it one of the most seismically active regions globally.
People gather outside a building in the aftermath of an earthquake in Islamabad. (IMAGE: AFP FILE/REPRESENTATIVE)
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan on Monday afternoon around 4:00 pm (IST), according to the Center for Seismology.
“An #earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter Scale hit #Pakistan at 16:00:05 (IST) today," the Center for Seismology (NCS) said.
Pakistan is situated at the convergence of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making it one of the most seismically active regions globally.
Location :Islamabad, Pakistan
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