Seismological Report: Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Rawat, Pakistan

1. : What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck near Rawat, Pakistan, on August 3, 2025?
(A) 4.8
(B) 5.1
(C) 5.5
(D) 6.0

2. : How far from Rawat was the earthquake’s epicenter located?
(A) 10 km north
(B) 15 km east-southeast
(C) 20 km west
(D) 25 km south

3. : What was the depth of the earthquake?
(A) 5 km
(B) 8 km
(C) 10 km
(D) 15 km

4. : Which fault line is associated with this earthquake?
(A) Chaman Fault
(B) Rawat Fault
(C) Main Karakoram Thrust
(D) Makran Subduction Zone

5. : On the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale, what was the maximum shaking intensity recorded?
(A) IV
(B) V
(C) VI
(D) VII

6. : Which major geological feature influences seismic activity in the Rawat region?
(A) Pacific Ring of Fire
(B) Himalayan Thrust Zone
(C) Indian-Eurasian plate boundary
(D) Alpine Fault System

7. : Which of the following cities felt the tremors from this earthquake?
(A) Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur
(B) Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Gujrat
(C) Peshawar, Mardan, Swat
(D) Quetta, Zhob, Gwadar

8. : What is the expected maximum magnitude of aftershocks following this earthquake?
(A) 2.0
(B) 3.0
(C) 4.0
(D) 5.0

9. : What factor contributed to the widespread tremors being felt in nearby towns and cities?
(A) High magnitude
(B) Shallow depth
(C) Epicenter in a populated area
(D) Long duration of quake

10. : Which mobile application was recommended for earthquake-related updates?
(A) Pak Seismo Tracker
(B) Pakistan Geo Alert
(C) Pak NDMA Disaster Alert
(D) Quake Watch Pakistan