Earthquake alert: 5.8-magnitude tremor hits Pakistan, felt across North India

A massive 5.8 Richter scale earthquake hit parts of Pakistan on Friday, April 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM IST. The earthquake was felt in prominent Pakistani cities such as Islamabad and Lahore.

Epicenter found in Punjab province

The epicenter of the quake was in the Punjab province of Pakistan at coordinates 33.63°N latitude and 72.46°E longitude, and the depth of the quake was 10 km, according to the National Centre for Seismology. Seismic activity has been reported from the region as a result of tectonic plate movement.

EQ of M: 5.8, On: 12/04/2025 13:00:55 IST, Lat: 33.63 N, Long: 72.46 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan.
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— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) April 12, 2025

Tremors felt in India

Tremors did not stop at Pakistan, with people in other states in India, such as New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir, experiencing minor tremors. But there are no reports of damage or casualties at the moment.

Precautionary measures

The earthquake has evoked concern and precautionary measurements in the region. The authorities are in the process of gauging the situation and securing the public. The area's seismicity is a cause for alarm, and the public is encouraged to be careful and ready for any possible aftershocks.