ISLAMABAD: A robust earthquake jolted Islamabad and a number of other cities of Punjab and Azad Kashmir on Saturday, ARY Information reported.
In line with the Nationwide Seismic Monitoring Middle, the earthquake was measured at 4.8 on the Richter scale with a depth of 17 kilometres. The epicentre was positioned 15 km Southeast of Rawalpindi.
Tremors had been felt in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Azad Kashmir, Samahni, Bhanbar, Chakwal, Murree, Tala Gang, Kallar Kahar, Gujar Khan, Rawat, Kahota, Taxila, Kallar Syedan, Jhelum and surrounding areas.
The earthquake brought about panic amongst residents who rushed out of their houses and buildings. Folks began reciting verses from the Holy Quran.
Thankfully, there have been no quick reviews of harm or casualties.
Earlier on January 5, 2025, an earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale jolted Baluchistan’s district Qalat and its surrounding areas.
In line with the Nationwide Seismic Monitoring Centre, an earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale struck with a depth of 33 kilometres.
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Folks got here out of their houses in panic and began reciting verses from the Holy Quran.
The monitoring Centre additionally verify that the epicentre was positioned 27 kilometres south of Qalat.