4.3 magnitude quake hits Swat, no casualty reported

4.3 magnitude earthquake tremors were felt in Swat, Lower Dir and adjoining area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday night, but no loss of life or property was reported. According to the Seismological Centre, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 209 kilometres, with its epicentre located near the border area between Pak-Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Residents came out of their homes and offices in panic, however, officials said there was no immediate report of casualties or damage.

It was the second earthquake in a month in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Two weeks ago, tremors were felt in Mingora and surrounding areas in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with an initial reported magnitude of 4.1 and a depth of 213 kilometres. Its epicentre was the Afghanistan-Tajikistan region.