Strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, parts of Punjab and KP

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake sent strong tremors through Islamabad and several cities across Pakistan, including Rawalpindi, Peshawar and nearby areas, causing panic among residents.

According to initial reports, the tremors were also felt in multiple districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. Among the areas affected were Kohat, Bajaur, Swabi, Balakot, Khyber and Shabqadar, along with Lahore, Sialkot, Mardan and Dera Ismail Khan. Tremors were also reported in Murree, Sargodha, Attock and Faisalabad.

The National Seismic Monitoring Centre said the epicentre was located in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, a seismically active area where earthquakes are frequently felt across Pakistan and neighbouring countries.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage at the time of filing. Authorities had not yet issued any further details.