Earthquake jolted Peshawar, Batkhela, Takht Bhai, Lower Dir, Buner, Rustam, and Islamabad’s nearby regions on Thursday noon.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake registered a magnitude of 5.2 on the Richter scale. It occurred at 1:28 pm local time and had a depth of 198 kilometers. The epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush mountain range, near the border between Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
A representative from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) stated that there have been no reports of casualties or damage. The PDMA also assured that its emergency operations center is in regular communication with district authorities across the province, and citizens have been advised to report any incidents through the emergency helpline.
