5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Pakistan

August 18, 2026 Robert Mitchell News
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At a glance
  • Dawn.com and Geo News reported that separate tremors also shook Zhob and Chaman in Balochistan, where a distinct 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck the area.
  • According to Chitral Today, the seismic activity triggered a significant landslide in the Hunza region.
Original source: tribune.com.pk

Dawn.com and Geo News reported that separate tremors also shook Zhob and Chaman in Balochistan, where a distinct 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck the area.

Infrastructure Impacts and Road Closures in Hunza

According to Chitral Today, the seismic activity triggered a significant landslide in the Hunza region. The falling debris and rock masses cut off vital road links in the mountainous district, disrupting local transportation and isolating parts of the community. The regional shaking extended beyond Pakistan’s borders, matching data from a 5.3-magnitude earthquake that shook neighboring Afghanistan on the same day, as mapped by The New York Times.

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