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5.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad and surrounding areas

Epicentre of the earthquake was in Doda district of IIOJK.

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolted Islamabad and surrounding areas on Monday afternoon.

Earthquake tremors were also felt in other parts of the country including Samahni and Bhimbhar of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Peshawar.

According to the Seismological Centre, the depth of the earthquake was 140 kilometres, while its epicentre was the Doda district of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

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The tremors felt at 3.19 pm local time, spread panic among the residents of the areas.

So far, no reports of immediate casualties or damages have been recieved in the aftermath of the tremors.

 

Saman Siddiqui

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