Struck at 10:57pm with its epicentre in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush; no harm reported
A pc display exhibiting Earthquake in Karachi space. PHOTO: SUHAIL YUSUF
An earthquake measuring 5.3 magnitude on the Richter scale jolted Islamabad and elements of Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday night time.
Tremors had been felt in a number of cities throughout Ok-P, together with Peshawar, Mardan, and Buner. The quake was additionally felt within the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, in addition to adjoining areas.
In keeping with the Pakistan Meteorological Division (PMD), the earthquake struck at 10:57pm Pakistan Customary Time. It measured 5.3 in magnitude and occurred at a depth of 174 kilometres.
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The PMD mentioned the epicentre was positioned within the Hindu Kush area of Afghanistan.
No rapid experiences of casualties or harm had been accessible.
The most recent earthquake comes days after a 5.9-magnitude quake despatched tremors throughout Lahore and a number of other different cities in Punjab, in addition to elements of Ok-P.
In keeping with the Punjab Provincial Catastrophe Administration Authority (PDMA), tremors had been felt in Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Mianwali, Multan, the Potohar area, and a number of other different districts of the province.
On the identical day, one other earthquake measuring 5.2 struck Balochistan’s Barkhan district and adjoining areas, injuring three folks.
In keeping with the Nationwide Seismic Monitoring Centre, the quake occurred at a depth of 19 kilometres, with its epicentre positioned 58 kilometres northeast of Barkhan. Tremors had been additionally felt in Kohlu, Rakhni, and Musa Khel.
