Venezuela earthquake linked to tremors in Pakistan

Pakistan has recorded six moderate earthquakes since yesterday and experts say these tremors are linked to underground energy waves generated by the recent powerful earthquake in Venezuela. Strong earthquake tremors were felt across Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir.

According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the latest earthquake measured 5.9 on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 178 kilometers. The epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan and the tremors were felt at 6:35 p.m.

Earlier today, another earthquake struck Kohlu district in Balochistan. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.2 with its epicenter in the Barkhan region of Balochistan. Residents of Multan and nearby areas also experienced strong tremors this morning which lasted for several seconds.

According to Chief Meteorologist Ameer Haider Laghari, a series of earthquakes has been affecting Balochistan since yesterday with five moderate earthquakes recorded in the province so far.

From a scientific perspective, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa lie on the Eurasian tectonic plate and all of the recent earthquakes have occurred along the upper section of this plate.

Geologists believe these earthquakes are the result of global seismic activity. They say the devastating earthquake in Venezuela generated powerful underground energy waves that are now traveling through connected tectonic plates triggering earthquakes in other regions.

Experts point to a similar pattern between 2000 and 2011. They note that the major earthquakes in Indonesia generated underground energy that eventually contributed to the devastating 2005 Kashmir earthquake.

Scientists have warned that moderate earthquakes may continue to occur along the Eurasian tectonic plate until these underground energy waves fully dissipate. However, they also emphasize that it is scientifically impossible to accurately predict the exact timing or magnitude of an earthquake.

It is worth noting that two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday. The quakes caused extensive damage to infrastructure. According to the report, the death toll has risen to 920 while 3,360 people have been injured and hundreds are still feared trapped beneath the rubble.