Magnitude 5.7 earthquake in Afghanistan shakes parts of Pakistan
No casualties reported yet as strong tremors hit several cities
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near Pakistan’s northern border on Saturday morning, with tremors felt in several cities including Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar.
Residents in affected areas temporarily fled building as a result of the trembling..
The quake’s epicentre was located 53 kilometres south-southwest of Ashkasham, Afghanistan, at 11:47 AM local time (0647 GMT), according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor originated at a depth of 94 kilometres.
While no casualties or significant structural damage were immediately reported, the prolonged tremors – lasting nearly 30 seconds according to eyewitnesses – caused widespread alarm.
In Islamabad, office workers evacuated high-rise buildings as furniture shook and ceiling fans swayed.
