ISLAMABAD: A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Islamabad and several parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Saturday, sending tremors across multiple cities and prompting residents to rush out of homes and buildings.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC), the earthquake originated at a depth of 178 kilometres, with its epicentre located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan.
The tremors were felt in Rawalpindi, Lahore, Peshawar, Chakwal, Swat, Swabi, and several other areas, as well as parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
The earthquake briefly disrupted proceedings in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, where the session was adjourned for five minutes as a precaution.
No immediate reports of casualties or significant damage were available, while authorities continued to monitor the situation. Residents in the affected areas were advised to remain alert and follow safety guidelines in the event of aftershocks.
