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Mild tremors felt; no damage reported so far
February 21, 2026: A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan on Saturday morning at 09:57:59 am IST, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The quake originated at a depth of around 10 kilometres, making it relatively shallow. Tremors of this intensity are generally considered mild and are unlikely to cause significant damage, though they may be felt locally.
Authorities have reported no casualties or property damage so far, and the situation continues to be monitored. Experts note that earthquakes occurring at a depth of about 10 km can sometimes be felt more strongly at the surface, but a magnitude of 3.9 is typically too low to result in major destruction. Official updates are awaited.
Pakistan remains one of the most earthquake-prone countries due to its position along the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Regions such as Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan are particularly vulnerable as they lie near active fault lines. The ongoing tectonic collision in the region frequently triggers mild to moderate tremors and has historically led to several devastating earthquakes.