A 5.2 magnitude earthquake was felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday morning, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
The tremors were recorded at 10:20 am, with the epicenter located in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region at a depth of about 190 kilometers. The deep origin of the quake meant that while it was widely felt, it did not cause severe shaking on the surface.
Areas that experienced the tremors included Mansehra, Swat, Chitral, Abbottabad, and Peshawar. Despite the wide reach, officials confirmed that no casualties or damage to property were reported. Local residents, however, described moments of mild panic as people left their homes and offices for open spaces until the tremors subsided.
This earthquake is the latest in a series of seismic activities observed in northern Pakistan over recent months. Experts note that the region remains vulnerable because of its location on active fault lines that frequently trigger such events. While most of these quakes are moderate in strength, they serve as a reminder of the potential risks in earthquake-prone zones.
Authorities assured the public that there was no cause for alarm, as no major emergencies were reported. Disaster management officials also reiterated the importance of earthquake preparedness, urging people to stay calm during tremors and follow safety protocols to protect themselves in case of stronger shocks in the future.
For now, life has returned to normal in the affected areas, with residents relieved that the earthquake caused no serious harm.
