Web Desk: Earthquake tremors were felt across several parts of Pakistan on Sunday, including Islamabad and multiple districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after a moderate quake struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, officials and residents said.
Authorities said the quake measured 5.4 on the Richter scale and struck at approximately 3:23 p.m. local time, with its epicentre located in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush mountain range, a seismically active zone that frequently generates tremors across the region.
Residents reported tremors in Peshawar, Battagram, Kohat, Hangu, Swat, Shangla, Landi Kotal, Mardan, Malakand, and Islamabad. People in several cities briefly rushed out of homes and offices as the shaking was felt.
However, initial reports indicated no immediate casualties or structural damage.
Seismological data showed the earthquake originated in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, an area known for deep tectonic activity along the boundary of the Eurasian and Indian plates.
The region has historically produced earthquakes that are felt across Pakistan, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia.
Local disaster management authorities said they were assessing reports from affected districts. Emergency services remained on alert as precautionary checks continued in sensitive areas.
Officials advised residents to remain calm and follow safety guidelines in the event of aftershocks.
As of the latest information, no major damage or loss of life had been reported in Pakistan. Authorities said updates would follow if further details emerged.
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