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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. 

Many of the residents took to social media reacting to the situation.

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Saman Siddiqui

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