5.6 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan felt across Pakistan

5.6 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan felt across Pakistan

An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan on Wednesday, with tremors felt in Islamabad, Swat, Peshawar, Chitral, and other cities across Pakistan, authorities said. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported that the epicenter was located at 36.99°N latitude and 71.41°E longitude in the Hindu Kush region. Residents in affected cities reported strong shaking, prompting many to evacuate…

5.6-magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, parts of KP

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake jolted Islamabad and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday. The tremors were felt in Peshawar, Chitral, Swat, Swabi, Bajaur, Mardan, Charsadda and Mansehra, DawnNewsTV reported, adding that they were also felt in Islamabad. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the quake struck at 4:12pm at a depth of 114 kilometres. It said the earthquake’s epicentre was Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region. The dep…

5.6-magnitude earthquake hits Islamabad, parts of KP

Rawalpindi, Peshawar also experience tremors. Shocks felt in Bajaur, Swabi, nearby localities.No immediate reports of casualties or damage.An earthquake measuring 5.6 magnitude on the Richter scale struck parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ,...

Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Measuring 5.4 on Richter Scale

Kabul, February 25: A strong earthquake was felt in the border areas of Afghanistan and Tajikistan. The earthquake, which occurred on Wednesday, was reported to have a magnitude of 5.4 according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences, with some reports indicating it reached 5.7. According to the Xinhua News Agency, the earthquake struck at 4:42 PM local time, causing panic among residents in the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region. The e…

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake shakes Islamabad, Rawalpindi

Residents across Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several other regions reported feeling strong tremors on Wednesday. The earthquake caused brief panic, but no immediate damage has been reported. According to the Seismological Center, the tremors were also felt in Peshawar, Bajaur, Diamer, and Sawabi, along with surrounding towns. People described swaying buildings and shaking furniture, prompting many to rush outdoors as a precaution. The earthquake …

5.6-magnitude earthquake shakes Islamabad, parts of KP

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake rattled the federal capital and neighboring cities, including parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake had a depth of 114 kilometers, with its epicenter located in the Hindukush region of Afghanistan. Residents in Malakand, Lower Dir, Hangu, Kohat, Bajaur, Swat, Buner, Shangla, and North Waziristan reported experiencing the tremors. Local authorities confirm…