Earthquake tremors were felt in Batkhela and surrounding areas of Malakand district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, prompting panic among residents. According to the seismic monitoring centre, the tremors prompted residents to leave their homes and buildings and recite the Kalima Tayyiba.
Initial reports say no loss of life or property has been reported so far. The administration and relevant authorities are monitoring the situation. On the other hand, according to the Seismological Centre in Islamabad, earthquake tremors were felt in Swat and surrounding areas, causing panic among residents. The earthquake measured 4.4 on the Richter scale, with a focal depth of 105 kilometres. Its epicentre was located in the Hindu Kush mountain range.
