Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Strikes Near Swat Valley

A moderate 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region on October 17, 2025, at 7:20 PM local time, with tremors felt in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Swat Valley. The epicenter was at a shallow depth of 10 km, raising concerns in this seismically active area.

No immediate casualties or damage were reported, but it follows a 5.5 magnitude quake earlier that day in nearby Afghanistan. Residents in Swat, still recovering from summer floods, were reminded of the valley's vulnerability to natural disasters.

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