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Powerful earthquake jolts Islamabad, Punjab, KP cities

By News Desk

September 11, 2024 12:36 PM


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A powerful earthquake jolted many cities of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad on Wednesday noon, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The strong tremor also felt in Lahore, Faisalabad, Jhang, Sialkot, Chiniot, Toba Tek Singh, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Lalamusa and Sangla Hill. 

It also created panic in Peshawar, Mardan, Swat and Abbottabad.

The earthquake was measured at 5.7 on Richter scale.

Tremors were also felt in Malakand, Multan, Lakki Marwat, Chitral, Mianwali, Kasur, Okara and Faisalabad.

The reported epicentre of the magnitude 5.7 earthquake was located near Dera Ghazi Khan at a depth of 10 kilometres.

The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) confirmed that the earthquake struck many cities including Islamabad, causing concern among residents.

Cities in both provinces experienced the quake, leading people to evacuate buildings and take precautionary measures.

As of now, no major damage or casualties have been reported, but authorities remain vigilant and are assessing the situation.

 

Reporter Rozina Ali


News Desk


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