A prediction regarding a strong earthquake in Pakistan next week has been making waves on social media, raising both concern and skepticism among the public and scientific community.
Shahbaz Leghari, the head of Earthquake Quick News & Research Center (EQQN), a private earthquake forecasting company, has issued an alert forecasting seismic activity across several countries, including Pakistan, Turkey, Greece, Myanmar, and Afghanistan.
According to Leghari, Pakistan and Afghanistan are likely to experience a 5.4 magnitude earthquake next week, with tremors expected to affect both the northern and southern regions of Pakistan. He also predicted earthquakes in Myanmar (5.3 magnitude), Turkey (4.8 magnitude), and Greece (5.0 magnitude) within the same time frame.
Earthquake Prediction System Claims
Speaking to the Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation (APPC) on Thursday, Leghari claimed that EQQN’s proprietary system is capable of predicting earthquakes up to 128 hours in advance. “All our previous predictions have proven accurate till now,” he stated confidently.
He cited the recent earthquake in Pakistan on April 12, 2025, as evidence of EQQN’s success. “We publicly forecasted it during a press conference held in Islamabad on April 7, 2025. The recording of the event is available,” he added.
Experts Raise Concerns
Despite the bold claims, many earthquake experts and geologists remain skeptical. According to them, accurate prediction of earthquakes—including the exact time, location, and magnitude—remains scientifically unproven and unreliable using current technology.
While early warning systems can detect seismic activity seconds before an earthquake hits, long-term forecasts with specific details have not been validated by mainstream science.
Public Reaction and Precaution
The prediction has sparked debate on social media platforms, with some expressing fear and others calling for calm and reliance on official sources. Authorities have not issued any official warnings but encourage the public to stay informed through credible sources and practice basic earthquake safety measures.
