Strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Pakistan on Monday

WEB DESK: A powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck early Monday morning, January 19, 2026, shaking areas near Pakistan. The quake hit at 06:21 GMT (10:21 AM) and originated 445 km (276 miles) from Osh, Kyrgyzstan, at a shallow depth of 35 km (22 miles), increasing the likelihood it was felt by residents nearby.

Reports indicate that people in towns close to the epicenter felt the tremors, though there are currently no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Authorities are monitoring the situation and urging the public to stay alert for aftershocks.

Details show that earthquake tremors were felt across several regions, including Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, Hunza, and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa such as Peshawar.

More details are expected as local officials assess the impact.