An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale parts of Pakistan on Wednesday , spreading tremors across various regions including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir.
The seismological center recorded the magnitude slightly higher, at 5.3 on the Richter scale, with the epicenter located in the Hindu Kush region at a depth of 130 kilometers.
The tremors were felt in several cities and districts, including Peshawar, Swat, Shangla, Malakand, Khyber, Mohmand, Orakzai, Abbottabad, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Mardan, Charsadda, Upper Dir, Lower Dir, Buner, and Azad Kashmir. Despite the intensity of the earthquake, there have been no reports of casualties or damage to property from any part of the capital or its neighboring regions.
Despite the intensity of the earthquake, there have been no reports of casualties or damage to property from any part of the capital or its neighboring regions.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, people came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran. Meanwhile, no loss of life or property was reported from any part of the capital due to the earthquake.
Social media platforms were quick to reflect the impact, with '#earthquake' swiftly rising to become the top trend on popular social media site X in Pakistan. Users shared their experiences, photos, and videos, creating a virtual community where people could connect and share information.
