A 5.4-magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad and Punjab on Monday, according to Pakistan’s disaster and meteorological authorities. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reports the quake is recorded at 3:22pm and occurs at a depth of about 215 kilometres, with the epicentre in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. The tremors are felt in several cities and areas, including Peshawar and Islamabad, as well as Mansehra, Swat, Battagram, Abbottabad and surrounding districts. Reports also mention Lahore, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Mianwali, Multan and the Potohar region among areas where people experienced shaking. Following the earthquake, local emergency services advise the public to contact helplines in case of emergencies. Rescue 1122 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa directs residents to call its helpline, while Punjab authorities advise contacting the PDMA Punjab helpline for assistance and information. As of the latest statements from provincial disaster authorities, no reports of loss of life or significant property damage have been received in Punjab. Sources also note that Pakistan’s position on major tectonic plates contributes to frequent seismic activity in the region.
5.4-magnitude earthquake felt in Islamabad, KP and Punjab
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad and Punjab on Monday, according to Pakistan’s disaster and meteorological authorities. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (P...
- A 5.4-magnitude earthquake is recorded at about 3:22pm.
- The epicentre is reported in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region.
- The earthquake depth is reported as about 215 kilometres.
- The quake is felt across parts of Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab.
- Authorities report no confirmed deaths or major damage in Punjab at the time of reporting.
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Islamabad on Monday. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake was recorded at 3:22pm at a depth of 215 kilometres with the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan as its epicentre. It was felt in Peshawar, Islamabad, Mansehra, Swat, Battagram, Abbottabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Mianwali, Multan and Potohar region, among other areas. In the aftermath of the earthquake, the Rescue 1122 spokesperson in KP directed the public to contact their helpline immediately in case of an emergency. No reports of loss of life or destruction of property have been received in Punjab so far, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) spokesperson said in a statement. Citizens have been asked to contact the PDMA Punjab helpline at 1129 for any assistance or information related to the earthquake. In April, an earthquake of magnitude 5.7 jolted Islamabad and KP. Earlier that month, the areas also felt tremors when a quake of 6.1 magnitude hit the Hindu Kush region. Pakistan falls on three major tectonic plates — the Arabian, Euro-Asian and Indian — which create five seismic zones under the country. The intersection of multiple fault lines means that tectonic movements remain a frequent occurrence in the region.
2 months agoPDMA says the earthquake epicentre is in the Hindu Kush region at a depth of 215 kilometres
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