A magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolts KP and surrounding areas
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC), the magnitude of the earthquake was 5.6 and its depth was 190km.
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolts Islamabad, several cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Punjab, Gilgit Baltistan, and Azad Jammu Kashmir on Thursday.
Strong tremours were felt in several cities, including, Peshawar, Charsadda, DI Khan, Gilgit, Lahore, and surrounding areas around 4:30 PM local time.
As reported, the epicenter of this 5.6 magnitude earthquake was 37 km west of Chitral.
The depth was 190 km, as reported.
An earthquake is originated on 19-01-2023 at 16:30 PST
Mag: 5.6
Depth: 190km
Lat: 35.89 N
Long: 71.39 E
Epicentre: 37 km west of Chitral
#earthquake pic.twitter.com/YkWvs2njvu— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) January 19, 2023
According to the rescue spokesperson, no loss of life or property has been so far reported.
Citizens of the affected areas took to social media to share their concerns following the earthquake.
First time I feel #Earthquake in Peshawar at 4:30 PM now
— jamshed jimmi (@JimmiJamshed) January 19, 2023
1st experience….may Allah blessed on all of you 🥲🥲
Earth Quake in differnet areas of KPK !#earthquakes pic.twitter.com/AC6QC68qgY
— Shehzad Gul (@ShehzadGulHasen) January 19, 2023
I hope you are fine. May Allah keep you, Allah, under his Mercy. Stay Safe and Ask Allah for protection and forgiveness. #earthquake pic.twitter.com/zgdBuxQ4kf
— Shaharyar Ejaz 🏏 (@SharyOfficial) January 19, 2023
Earthquake jolts Islamabad and the surrounding region#earthquake pic.twitter.com/d08NAqexxg
— Arshad khan (@SherKha19761187) January 19, 2023
