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5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes KP, Sends Tremors Across Islamabad and Rawalpindi

Islamabad: A 5.3-magnitude earthquake jolted various cities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) along with the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Thursday evening, causing widespread tremors and prompting residents to take precautionary measures.

According to reports, the earthquake shocks were felt in several districts of KP, including Peshawar, Chitral, Lower Dir, Swat, and Malakand. Additionally, tremors were reported in Charsadda, Upper Dir, Swat, Mansehra, Khyber, Buner, and Mardan, amplifying the impact across the province.

According to the earthquake monitoring center, the depth of the earthquake was 86 kilometers underground, and its intensity was recorded at 5.3. The epicenter was located in the border area between Afghanistan and Tajikistan.

Residents in Mohmand, Upper Dir, and Lower Dir also experienced the tremors, indicating the widespread reach of the seismic activity in the region.

The National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad, part of the Meteorological Department, recorded the earthquake’s intensity at 5.3 on the Richter Scale. The epicentre of the quake was traced to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border region, with a depth of 86 kilometres.

While there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties, authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions following the earthquake.

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