5.7 earthquake jolts northern areas of the country including Islamabad and Peshawar

So far, no loss of life has been reported.

Saman SiddiquiMay 3, 2023

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A 5.7 magnitude earthquake was felt in the northern areas of the country including Islamabad, Peshawar, Swat district, and North Waziristan, on Wednesday afternoon.

As reported, the earthquake’s epicentre was the Hindukush region.

According to Pakistan’s National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the depth of the earthquake was 187 kilometres.

So far no reports of casualties and losses have been reported.

Saman SiddiquiMay 3, 2023

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Saman Siddiqui

I am a freelance journalist, holding a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication and an MS in Peace and Conflict Studies, associated with the electronic media industry since 2006 in various capacities. Here at OyeYeah, I cover a range of genres, from journalism to fiction to fashion, including reviews, and fact findings.