Earthquake tremors jolt Peshawar, surrounding areas

PESHAWAR: A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Peshawar and its surrounding areas on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 pm.

The tremors were felt across various regions including Peshawar, Swat, Malakand, North Waziristan, Parachinar, Lower Dir, Hangu, Charsadda, and Swabi.

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There were no initial reports of damage or casualties.

According to the US Geological Survey the epicenter of the attack was the Hindukush mountains in Afghanistan.