Second earthquake jolts Pakistan in a single day
Two Earthquakes Shake Pakistan
Multan Experiences Late Night Tremor
On November 25, a 4.3 magnitude earthquake shook Multan, Pakistan, late at night. The National Centre of Seismology (NCS) reported that the earthquake occurred at 10:45 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). It was recorded at a depth of 297 kilometers, with coordinates at latitude 30.19 N and longitude 71.24 E.
Earlier Quake Near Islamabad
Earlier the same day, another earthquake of the same magnitude was recorded near Islamabad, Pakistan, at 1:12 PM IST. This earthquake was at a depth of 146 kilometers, with coordinates at latitude 33.52 N and longitude 72.69 E.
Frequent Earthquakes in Pakistan
According to the National Centre of Seismology, Pakistan has experienced five earthquakes in the last 30 days.
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Earthquake
An earthquake is when the ground shakes because of movements deep inside the Earth. It can cause buildings to shake and sometimes even fall down.
Magnitude
Magnitude is a number that tells us how strong an earthquake is. A higher number means a stronger earthquake.
Islamabad
Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan. It's a big city where many important government buildings are located.
Multan
Multan is a city in Pakistan known for its historical sites and is located in the southern part of the Punjab province.
National Centre of Seismology
The National Centre of Seismology is an organization that studies earthquakes. They help us understand when and where earthquakes happen.
Coordinates
Coordinates are numbers that tell us the exact location of a place on Earth. They are like a map address using numbers.
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