An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 shakes Mingora, Swat, and the neighboring districts on Friday.
According to the Seismological Center, the depth of the earthquake was 142 kilometers below the surface and had a Richter scale value of 4.9.
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Locals fled their homes and places of business in fear after the tremors felt in Mingora, Swat, and adjoining areas. The epicenter of the earthquake was found at Swat, some 142 kilometers below the surface.
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