EQQN predicts 5.4 magnitude earthquake in Pakistan and Afghanistan next week

Shahbaz Leghari, head of the Earthquake Quick News & Research Center (EQQN), has predicted a 5.4 magnitude earthquake likely to impact Pakistan and Afghanistan in the coming week.

According to Leghari, tremors are expected to be felt in both the northern and southern regions of the two neighboring countries.

In addition to South Asia, Leghari also forecast seismic activity in Turkey, Greece, and Myanmar.

Highlighting a recent successful prediction made in April, Leghari stated that EQQN’s forecasting system can detect potential earthquakes up to 128 hours in advance.

He urged the need for preparedness and awareness, especially in vulnerable zones.

Although earthquake prediction remains a subject of scientific debate, EQQN’s claims continue to draw attention, particularly in regions prone to seismic disturbances.

Read more: Earthquake jolts Islamabad, parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces

Earlier on April 12, Earthquake tremors were felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several cities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Swabi, Nowshera, Mohmand, Shabqadar, Malakand, Mardan, Peshawar, and Lower Dir.

The earthquake's impact also extended to Hassan Abdal, Chakwal, Mianwali, and Chiniot.

According to the Seismological Center, the earthquake had a magnitude of 3.4 with a depth of 13 km. However, no reports of damage to life or property were received following the tremors.

The epicenter of the earthquake was located 60 kilometers northwest of Rawalpindi.