A moderate earthquake struck Swat and its adjoining areas on Wednesday causing panic among residents but no reports of damage or injuries so far.
According to the Seismological Centre, the earthquake measured 4.7 on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 61 kilometers. The epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush mountain range.
Tremors were felt in Mingora, Matta, Barikot, and several surrounding towns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Local authorities confirmed that no immediate casualties or infrastructure damage had been reported.
