5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and multiple parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday morning, causing brief but noticeable tremors. People in areas like Peshawar, Attock, Malakand, Swat, Shangla, Buner, and Abbottabad reported feeling the quake.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department’s Seismological Centre recorded the earthquake at 10:13 am, noting it struck at a depth of 220 kilometers. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, but the tremor served as a reminder of the region’s seismic activity.

The earthquake’s epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, an area well-known for frequent earthquakes due to its position along active tectonic plate boundaries. The Hindu Kush experiences regular seismic activity, which affects nearby regions in Pakistan as well.

Recent years have seen multiple tremors in this area, raising awareness about the importance of earthquake preparedness. For many in Pakistan, particularly in northern areas, these events are a stark reminder of the need for resilient infrastructure and safety measures in case of a more severe quake.