5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded In Pakistan

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 Date: 20 February 2026

Time: 18:09:54 (Local Time)

Magnitude: 5.8 (Richter Scale)

Depth: 90.7 km

Coordinates: 35.593°N, 69.761°E

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 38 km northeast of Bāzārak, Afghanistan, on 20 February 2026. The earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 90.7 km, indicating it was a deep-focus event.

Due to its depth, shaking was felt across a wide region, including parts of northern Pakistan such as Islamabad and surrounding areas.

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