5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Islamabad, KP

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck the region, causing tremors that were felt in Islamabad and various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Pakistan Meteorological Department confirmed the seismic activity.

27 Apr, 03:33 — 27 Apr, 07:48

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Pakistan is located in a seismically active zone, making it prone to earthquakes. Understanding the frequency and magnitude of seismic events in the region is crucial for disaster preparedness and infrastructure development.

Key entitiesIslamabad Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)Afghanistan Tajikistan Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)

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DawnMostly Factual3h ago

Jolts from 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit Islamabad, parts of KP: PMD

Tremors were felt in Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday as an earthquake of 5.7 magnitude struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said. In a statement, the PMD said the quake was recorded at 11:46am. It added that the epicentre was located near Afghanistan’s border with Tajikistan and had a depth of 170 kilometres. According to PMD, jolts from the earthquake were felt in Islamabad, Swat, Shangla and Buner. ...

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express-tribuneMostly Factual7h ago