Tremors were felt in several cities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad on Wednesday morning following an earthquake originating in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the earthquake’s magnitude at 5.1, while the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported a slightly higher magnitude of 5.3.
According to the USGS, the epicenter was located 37 kilometers west-southwest of Ishkashim in Afghanistan, at a depth of approximately 220.7 kilometers. The quake struck at 10:13 a.m. Pakistan Standard Time, confirmed by both the USGS and PMD.
No casualties or damage have been reported at this time. DawnNewsTV noted that tremors were especially noticeable in Peshawar and nearby areas, as well as in Islamabad, prompting some residents to evacuate buildings as a precaution.