Earthquake tremors felt in Lahore, Islamabad other parts of Pakistan
Key takeaways
- No immediate reports of casualties or major damage have emerged so far.
- Tremors were also felt in Chakwal, Charsadda, Mianwali, Swat, Karak, and Shangla, sending thousands of residents rushing out of homes, offices, and shopping centres in panic.
- The earthquake struck at approximately 6:35 AM, with its epicentre located in Afghanistan s Hindu Kush region at a depth of 178 kilometres.
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No immediate reports of casualties or major damage have emerged so far. Authorities are assessing the situation and have urged the public to remain calm and stay alert for possible aftershocks.
Tremors were also felt in Chakwal, Charsadda, Mianwali, Swat, Karak, and Shangla, sending thousands of residents rushing out of homes, offices, and shopping centres in panic.
The earthquake struck at approximately 6:35 AM, with its epicentre located in Afghanistan s Hindu Kush region at a depth of 178 kilometres. The considerable depth allowed the tremors to be felt across a wide area of Pakistan. Despite the panic, no casualties or major structural damage have been reported, and authorities continue to monitor the situation while advising citizens to remain alert for possible aftershocks.