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NDTV
03-08-2025
- Climate
- NDTV
2 Earthquakes Hit Pakistan In 24 Hours, No Reports Of Major Damages
Islamabad: A 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted various regions of Pakistan early Sunday morning, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and adjoining areas, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC). Tremors were reportedly felt in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi and extended to nearby regions such as Mardan, Murree, Haripur, Chakwal, Talagang, and Kallar Kahar. The NSMC confirmed that the earthquake struck at a magnitude of 5.1, with its epicentre located 15 kilometres southeast of Rawat and at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres. According to local media reports, the tremors occurred at approximately 12:10 a.m., causing panic among residents who rushed out of their homes while reciting the Kalima Tayyaba. There was a widespread public reaction to the seismic activity as many people stayed outdoors for extended periods in fear of aftershocks, reports ARY news. This seismic event followed another earthquake recorded just a day earlier. On Saturday, a 5.4-magnitude earthquake was felt across parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and the capital Islamabad. The NSMC stated that the quake originated in the Hindukush mountain region in Afghanistan and had a depth of 102 kilometres. The tremors were also experienced in several regions of Afghanistan and Tajikistan, as confirmed by the NSMC. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the quake was felt in Peshawar and nearby districts, including Swat, Malakand, Nowshera, Charsadda, Karak, Dir, Mardan, Mohmand, Shangla, Hangu, Swabi, Haripur, and Abbottabad. Several cities and towns across Punjab also experienced the tremors, including the twin cities, Lahore, Attock, Taxila, Murree, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Ferozwala, and Muridke. No casualties or major damages have been reported so far from either of the earthquakes.
The Hindu
03-08-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
5.4-magnitude earthquake jolts Pakistan's Islamabad, KP and Punjab
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Pakistan, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Islamabad, leaving residents in a state of panic. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC), the earthquake occurred at 2:04 a.m. PST at a depth of 102km, with its epicentre located in the Hindukush Mountain region in Afghanistan. Tremors were also felt in various areas of Afghanistan and Tajikistan, NSMC earthquake was felt in numerous districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, Swat, Malakand, Nowshera, Charsadda, Karak, Dir, Mardan, Mohmand, Shangla, Hangu, Swabi, Haripur, and Abbottabad, as per ARY News. Tremors were also felt in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Lahore, Attock, Taxila, Murree, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Ferozwala, Muridke and other parts of Punjab. According to ARY News, the quake caused widespread panic, prompting people to rush out of their homes and recite verses from the holy book. However, no losses of life or property were reported. Notably, Pakistan is considered one of the most seismically active countries in the world, situated in a region where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide. This collision zone makes the country highly vulnerable to violent earthquakes. Provinces such as Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan lie on the southern edge of the Eurasian plate, while Sindh and Punjab are located on the northwestern edge of the Indian plate, contributing to frequent earthquake activity. The country's geography makes certain regions more prone to earthquakes, including the high-risk areas, which include Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, due to their proximity to major fault lines like the Main Central Thrust. Balochistan, located near the active boundary between the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Other vulnerable regions, such as Punjab, which lies on the northwestern edge of the Indian plate, are susceptible to seismic activity. Sindh, though less prone, is still at risk due to its location. One of the significant earthquakes in Pakistan's history includes the 1945 Balochistan earthquake (8.1 magnitude), the largest earthquake in Pakistan's history.
Business Recorder
02-08-2025
- Climate
- Business Recorder
Moderate quake jolts parts of country
ISLAMABAD: An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale jolted parts of Pakistan in the wee hours of Saturday. The tremors were felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Peshawar, Mardan, Swat, Haripur, Shangla, Malakand, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Charsadda, Dir, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Kasur, Kahota, and several other cities of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The earthquake also jolted different cities of Azad Kashmir. People came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran. No loss of life and property was reported from any part of the country due to earthquake. According to National Seismic Monitoring Centre, Islamabad, the epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, at a depth of 102 kilometres.
India.com
02-08-2025
- Climate
- India.com
5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Islamabad, KP And Punjab
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Pakistan, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Islamabad, leaving residents in a state of panic, ARY News reported. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC), the earthquake occurred at 2:04 AM PST at a depth of 102km, with its epicentre located in the Hindukush Mountain region in Afghanistan. Tremors were also felt in various areas of Afghanistan and Tajikistan, NSMC stated. The earthquake was felt in numerous districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, Swat, Malakand, Nowshera, Charsadda, Karak, Dir, Mardan, Mohmand, Shangla, Hangu, Swabi, Haripur, and Abbottabad, as per ARY News. Tremors were also felt in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Lahore, Attock, Taxila, Murree, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Ferozwala, Muridke and other parts of Punjab. According to ARY News, the quake caused widespread panic, prompting people to rush out of their homes and recite verses from the holy book. However, no losses of life or property were reported. Notably, Pakistan is considered one of the most seismically active countries in the world, situated in a region where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide. This collision zone makes the country highly vulnerable to violent earthquakes. Provinces such as Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan lie on the southern edge of the Eurasian plate, while Sindh and Punjab are located on the northwestern edge of the Indian plate, contributing to frequent earthquake activity. The country's geography makes certain regions more prone to earthquakes, including the high-risk areas, which include Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, due to their proximity to major fault lines like the Main Central Thrust. Balochistan, located near the active boundary between the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Other vulnerable regions, such as Punjab, which lies on the northwestern edge of the Indian plate, are susceptible to seismic activity. Sindh, though less prone, is still at risk due to its location. One of the significant earthquakes in Pakistan's history includes the 1945 Balochistan earthquake (8.1 magnitude), the largest earthquake in Pakistan's history.
Express Tribune
02-08-2025
- Climate
- Express Tribune
Earthquake felt in northern Pakistan early Saturday
Listen to article Tremors were felt across several regions of Pakistan early Saturday morning, though no immediate reports of casualties or property damage were received, Express News reported. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the earthquake measured 5.4 on the Richter scale, with a depth of 122 kilometres. Its epicentre was recorded in the Hindu Kush region, approximately 102 kilometres from Bajaur. The tremors were felt in Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Affected cities included Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Haripur, Abbottabad, Charsadda, Mingora (Swat), Hazara Division, as well as areas of Hatian Bala, Jhelum Valley, and Chinari. Reports also confirmed tremors in Ghizer and other parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, along with neighbouring Afghanistan and Tajikistan. In Islamabad, the earthquake coincided with heavy rainfall, further heightening public anxiety.
