Earthquake Jolts Pakistan: Tremors Felt in Multiple Cities

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 A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck near the southeastern region of Afghanistan, with strong tremors felt across Pakistan—including Islamabad, Peshawar, Murree, Mardan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir—prompting widespread panic. People rushed out of their homes and workplaces in fear

Where It Was Felt:

• Cities affected (reported): Islamabad, Peshawar, Mardan, Murree, Azad Jammu & Kashmir
• Another report specified that a 5.4-magnitude quake also shook numerous areas including Nowshera, Upper Dir, Kumrat, Swabi, Swat, Rawalakot, Mianwali, Khyber, and more.

Depth and Epicenter:

The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (PMD) reported the tremor’s epicenter was in the Hindu Kush region, at a shallow depth of approximately 15 km—conditions that can cause strong surface shaking.

Summary Table

Detail	Information
Magnitude	6.0 (PMD report)
Epicenter	Hindu Kush region, southeastern Afghanistan
Depth	~15 km (shallow, intensifying tremors)
Affected Cities	Islamabad, Peshawar, Mardan, Murree, AJK, and other northern regions
Damage Report	No major damage or casualties reported yet