Mild 3.8 magnitude earthquake felt in parts of Punjab

Mild 3.8 magnitude earthquake felt in parts of Punjab

Tremors were felt across parts of Punjab late Thursday night after a 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Jaranwala, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said. The quake, recorded at 11:56 pm at a depth of 40 kilometres, had its epicentre 16 kilometres south of Jaranwala. Residents reported rushing outdoors as fear and panic spread. It was the second quake in Punjab this week and the third this month. Read: 4.8 magnitude earthquake jolts…

Mild earthquake shakes parts of Punjab, second time in week

Punjab: A mild earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale was felt in parts of Punjab late Thursday night, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirmed. The tremor struck at 11:56 pm with its epicentre located 16 kilometres south of Jaranwala at a depth of 40 kilometres. Residents reported running outdoors in fear as the ground shook briefly. This was the second earthquake to hit Punjab in a week and the third one reported in the pr…