5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Islamabad and Rawalpindi

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake with an epicenter near the Tajikistan border caused tremors in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

4 May, 01:27 — 4 May, 07:29

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Pakistan is located in a seismically active region due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Earthquakes are a recurring natural hazard in the country, and understanding their occurrence and impact is crucial for disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts.

Key entitiesIslamabad Rawalpindi Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)Tajikistan

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DawnMostly Factual117d ago

5.2-magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Islamabad, Pindi

Tremors were felt in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Monday after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake was reported. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake was recorded at 10:56am. It added that the epicentre was located near the Tajikistan–Xinjiang border region and had a depth of 128 kilometres. According to state-run PTV, the tremors were felt in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Pakistan falls on three major tectonic plates — the Arabian, Euro-Asian...

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express-tribuneMostly Factual117d ago