A 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit northern Pakistan near the Afghanistan border on November 21, 2025, causing no immediate casualties or damage.

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck northern Pakistan near the Afghanistan border on November 21, 2025, at 3:09 AM IST, with a depth of 135 kilometers, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The quake was felt across parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan, though no immediate casualties or major damage were reported. The region lies in a highly seismically active zone due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making it prone to frequent earthquakes. Earlier in the week, a magnitude 3.9 quake occurred on November 20 at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, increasing the risk of stronger shaking. Authorities are monitoring the situation for aftershocks.