On February 20, 2026, a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan, at 6:09 PM local time. The tremor, reported by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), originated from the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan at a depth of 101 kilometers. Tremors were felt in several districts including Shangla, Swat, Mardan, Swabi, and Nowshera, prompting residents to evacuate their homes, particularly during the Iftar meal. Fortunately, no casualties or damages were reported, highlighting the region's seismic vulnerability without immediate adverse effects. As noted by Dawn, "Pakistan falls on three major tectonic plates — the Arabian, Euro-Asian and Indian — which create five seismic zones under the country," indicating the persistent risk of seismic activity in the area.