A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit parts of Pakistan early Thursday morning. The tremors were felt in several areas of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The earthquake’s epicenter was in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, at a depth of 69 kilometers.
Although the earthquake wasn’t very strong, it was felt across many places. People in cities like Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujrat, Taxila, and Wah Cantt, as well as in areas like Upper Dir, Chitral, Shangla, Buner, Bajaur, and Ghizer, reported feeling the shaking. Many residents, worried by the tremors, left their homes quickly and prayed for safety.
Local authorities are keeping a close eye on the situation because this area is near active fault lines, which makes it more vulnerable to future earthquakes.
Although there were no immediate reports of serious damage, the quake has left people shaken and heightened awareness about the potential for more tremors in the coming days. The region’s history of seismic activity makes it important to stay prepared and continue monitoring aftershocks.
