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Pakistan

5.9 magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, Punjab, KP

  • Epicentre was Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region, PMD says
Published Updated

An earthquake of 5.9 magnitude struck parts of the country on Saturday, including Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, and many other cities of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provinces.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake was originated at 11:47am with magnitude of 5.9 and depth of 94km.

The epicentre of the earthquake was Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region, the PMD said.

Meanwhile, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said the magnitude of the earthquake was 5.8, which struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border at a depth of 92km (57 miles).

There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.

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Maqbool Apr 19, 2025 03:28pm
The Karachi administration must immediately order a survey of new buildings to ensure they are being build according to spec and earthquake proof
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