Quetta — A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck 86 kilometres northeast of Khuzdar in Balochistan on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 6:30 am, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
The tremor occurred at a depth of 13 kilometres, with tremors felt across several districts in Balochistan and Sindh, including Sukkur, Qambar, Shahdadkot, Dadu, Jhal Magsi, Jaffarabad, and Nasirabad.
5.5 earthquake – 79 km NE of Khuzdar, Pakistan. Feb 13 6:30:22 UTC (16m ago, depth 10 km)https://t.co/fgj3m9aQeJ pic.twitter.com/TnMgdFpQkr
— Earthquakes (@NewEarthquake) February 13, 2026
Key Highlights
- 5.6-magnitude quake hits 86km northeast of Khuzdar at 6:30 am.
- Depth: 13 km; preceded by 3.8-magnitude tremor at 5:52 am.
- Tremors felt in multiple Balochistan and Sindh districts.
- No immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
- Pakistan lies on three major tectonic plates, prone to seismic activity.
- Recent quakes: 5.8 in January, 5.0 in Quetta (October 2025).
The earthquake was preceded by a smaller 3.8-magnitude tremor at 5:52 am, 75 kilometres southeast of Khuzdar at a depth of 33 kilometres.
No immediate reports of casualties or significant damage have emerged, though local authorities are assessing the situation. PMD has not issued any tsunami alert, as the quake was inland.
Pakistan sits at the intersection of the Arabian, Euro-Asian, and Indian tectonic plates, creating five seismic zones and frequent tectonic activity. Recent events include a 5.8-magnitude quake in January affecting Gilgit-Baltistan, Peshawar, and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, and a 5.0-magnitude tremor in Quetta in October 2025.
Residents in affected areas are advised to remain vigilant and follow official guidelines from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and provincial authorities. Further updates will follow as assessments continue.
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