A strong earthquake was felt in several major cities across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, as well as in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, hitting Peshawar and Swat, triggering panic among residents and forcing many people to rush out of homes and offices.
The tremors were reported in the major cities within a short span, with social media quickly filling up with accounts from people who felt the shaking.
According to reports, the depth of the earthquake was 170 kilometres and the magnitude was recorded at 5.7.
There was no immediate confirmation of casualties or damage at the time of reporting, while authorities were expected to issue more details on the magnitude, depth, and epicenter of the earthquake.
Earthquakes originating in the wider northern region are often felt across multiple cities in Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, and adjoining parts of Punjab.
More details are likely to emerge once official seismic monitoring agencies release their assessment.
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