A strong earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale jolted several areas in northwestern Pakistan, including Swat, Malakand, and surrounding regions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Tuesday.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the earthquake originated near the border of Tajikistan and Afghanistan, with its epicentre located approximately 110 kilometers deep in the Hindu Kush region.
The tremors were felt in Mingora, Bajawar, Dir, Buner, Shangla, and other adjacent cities, causing panic among residents who rushed out of their homes and buildings.
Despite the intensity of the earthquake, there have been no reports of casualties or damage to property from any part of the capital or its neighbouring regions.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, people came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran. Meanwhile, no loss of life or property was reported from any part of the capital due to the earthquake.
