A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit northern Pakistan, with tremors felt in Islamabad and a number of KP districts. No instant casualties or harm reported.
5.6-magnitude earthquake struck components of northern Pakistan on Friday, sending tremors throughout the federal capital and several other districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officers confirmed.
In line with the Nationwide Seismic Monitoring Centre, the quake measured 5.6 on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 73 kilometres. The epicentre was positioned within the Hindu Kush area of Afghanistan.
Tremors had been felt in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, in addition to in a number of areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, together with Swat, Mardan, Decrease Dir, Malakand, Chitral, Khyber, Bara, Jamrud, Landi Kotal and Tirah. Shocks had been additionally reported in Sargodha and close by areas.
Residents in affected cities rushed out of properties and workplace buildings because the tremors struck, with many reciting prayers amid panic.
Authorities stated there have been no instant studies of casualties or property harm. Related departments are presently assessing the scenario to find out any potential influence.
