Moderate Earthquake Strikes Northern Pakistan

A moderate earthquake struck the northern region of Pakistan early Saturday morning, triggering tremors across several areas. The quake, recorded at 5.4 magnitude on the Richter scale, had a depth of 122 kilometers and its epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush region, about 102 kilometers from Bajaur. Despite causing widespread anxiety, the earthquake resulted in no casualties or damage.

Key Takeaways:

• The earthquake had a magnitude of 5.4 on the Richter scale.
• The quake occurred at a depth of 122 kilometers.
• The epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush region, about 102 kilometers from Bajaur.
• The tremors were felt across multiple regions, including Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Major cities like Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar also experienced the shaking.
• Other affected towns included Haripur, Abbottabad, Charsadda, and Mingora in Swat.
• Areas like Hazara Division, Jhelum Valley, and Chinari reported tremors.
• The quake was felt in parts of neighboring Afghanistan and Tajikistan as well.

Statistics:

• Magnitude: 5.4 (Richter scale)
• Depth: 122 kilometers
• Epicenter distance from Bajaur: 102 kilometers
• Total areas affected: 8 (Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar)
• Total cities affected: 4 (Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Islamabad)
• Total towns affected: 7 (Haripur, Abbottabad, Charsadda, Mingora, Swat, Hazara Division, Jhelum Valley, Chinari)

Sources:

• National Seismic Monitoring Centre
• Local news reports and updates