Reports indicate that several areas in Pakistan, including Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar, recently experienced tremors caused by an earthquake.
According to ARY News, the tremors were also felt in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sut, and nearby regions, prompting people to exit their homes while reciting Kalima Tayyaba.
Strong tremors were also felt in Swabi, Quetta, Sialkot, and Rawalpindi. The Meteorological Department has reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.8, and its epicenter was in Afghanistan.
پی ڈی ایم اے اپڈیٹس
خیبر پختونخوا میں زلزلے سےحادثات کےنتجے 9 افراد جابحق ہوئے ۔
۔مختلف حادثات کےنتجےمیں 44 افراد زخمی ہوئے۔
اب تک کی اطلاعات کےمطابق صوبہ بھر میں 19 گھروں کو جزوی نقصان پہنچا۔
سیکریٹری ریلیف عبدالباسط اور ڈی جی پی ڈی ایم اے ایمرجنسی آپریشن سنٹر میں موجود pic.twitter.com/LdpORywkIw
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In addition to the areas mentioned below, earthquake tremors were reported in Bahawalpur, Lodhran, DG Khan, Mianwali, Khanewal, Toba Tek Singh, Para Chinar, and Karak. Furthermore, severe tremors were felt in Lakki Marwat, Mardan, Bajaur, Nowshera, and nearby regions.
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Furthermore, earthquake shocks were also felt in neighboring countries, including Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan. Strong shocks were also reported in Kyrgyzstan, China, and India. The Indian media has reported that residents in various cities, including Allahabad, felt severe shocks.