5.3-magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad and adjoining areas
5.3-magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad and adjoining areas on Wednesday afternoon.
The tremors were also felt in Peshawar, Balakot, Khyber, Mansehra, and surrounding areas at 15:32 PST.
No loss of life or property has been reported yet.
According to Pakistan Met Department, the epicenter of the earthquake was 159 KM deep in the Hindukush region in Afghanistan.
Earthquake originated on 04-08-2021
— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) August 4, 2021
Time : 15:32 PST
Magnitude : 5.3
Depth: 159 Km
Latitude: 36.23 N
Longitude : 70.10 E
Epicenter: Hindukush Region Afghanistan#earthquake pic.twitter.com/5Gz2fvQXEm
Many of the residents took to social media reacting to the situation.
#Earthquake in Islamabad. May Allah keep everyone safe. Ameen!
— Amnah Jabeen (@AmnahJPlus) August 4, 2021
Did anyone else feel the #earthquake…?
— Sehrish Khan (@sehrish1khan) August 4, 2021
Earthquake in Punjab ,Pakistan 🇵🇰
— Teto Patiyaa 🇵🇰 (@Pola_620) August 4, 2021
Ya Allah khair..
Allah Shake the earth when there’s injustice with oppressed..#earthquake pic.twitter.com/aVsNomcNFZ
Anyone feels earthquake?#earthquake pic.twitter.com/FKlqQ0Pea8
— 💗PROFESSOR💗 (@Muhamma21620247) August 4, 2021
This is a developing story.