SWAT: Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 on the Richter scale jolted Swat and adjoining areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the earthquake struck at a depth of 50 kilometers, with its epicenter located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan.
Panic spread among residents as buildings trembled, prompting people to rush outdoors.
However, no immediate reports of casualties or property damage were received.
Emergency teams and local authorities are assessing the situation and collecting information from affected areas.
Earlier, earthquake tremors were felt in various cities of the country including the federal capital Islamabad, causing panic among the citizens.
The earthquake was also felt in Peshawar, Swat, Chitral, Mardan and other cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday at 5:22 PM Pakistan Local Time. People in different areas came out of their homes and offices to open spaces reciting the Kalima Tayyaba.
According to initial reports, the intensity of the earthquake was recorded as 5.6 on the Richter scale, while its epicenter is being reported in the border area of Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
The epicenter of the earthquake is the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, the seismological center
The depth of the earthquake was recorded at 120 km, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department.
Peace and panic among the citizens, people came out of their homes and buildings
According to the Seismological Center of the Meteorological Department, the tremors continued for a few seconds. However, no loss of life or property has been reported so far.
Rescue and district administration have been alerted to deal with the emergency situation, while citizens have been directed to avoid any unnecessary rumors and follow precautionary measures.
