ISLAMABAD: On Monday, a 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck the capital Islamabad, parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir.
The National Seismic Monitoring Centre of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported that the earth quake had a magnitude of 5.4 and its epicentre was in southeastern Afghanistan.
Tremors were detected at a depth of 15 km in the Hindu Kush area.
In additional reports, seismic activity in Mardan, Nowshera, Bannu, Buner, Kohat, Charsadda, Attock, Talagang, Kallar Kahar, Choa Saidan Shah, Gujranwala, and Jhang has also been confirmed.
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No substantial damage or injuries have been recorded thus far.
This seismic event is one of several tremors that have struck northern Pakistan in recent months, mostly caused by tectonic activity in the Hindu Kush area.
Authorities said that monitoring is underway, and residents should be vigilant in the event of aftershocks.
Windows rattled and furniture rocked, but there are no reports of injuries or major damage.
Rescue crews and local officials are investigating the situation, and locals have been asked to exercise caution and avoid staying in dangerous houses.
Strong jolts were reported in Islamabad, Peshawar, Mardan, Murree, and surrounding places, prompting residents to hurry out of their houses and offices.
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