Pakistan

4.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Islamabad, Rawalpindi & surrounding areas

Published by
Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: Tremors were felt in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Saturday as people rushed out of their homes.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department said the quake had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck at 10:48 pm.

The epicentre of the quake was 8 km southeast of Rawalpindi and its depth was 17 km.

The twin cities were gripped by panic and the tremors lasted for several seconds.

Islamabad has a population of 2.4 million, according to the 2023 census. It added that the country’s population has crossed 240 million and the growth rate is 2.55%.

In January, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan, triggering two small tsunamis in the area but causing no damage.

Web Desk

Recent Posts

Gold prices drop by Rs5,600 per tola in Pakistan

KARACHI: The gold prices in Pakistan have been reduced to Rs 424,136 following a reduction…

16 minutes ago

When will Safar moon be sighted? SUPARCO predicts

ISLAMABAD: According to Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), the new moon of…

1 hour ago

11 died as house collapses in Kohat after heavy rains

KOHAT: A residential house collapsed due to heavy rain in the Malgin area of ​​Lachi…

2 hours ago

Alternative to the Strait of Hormuz Ready: UAE Decides to Build New Port

ABU DHUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has prepared a plan to establish a new multi-purpose port…

2 hours ago

Afghan Women’s refugee team could Play International matches by 2030

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering plans that could allow the Afghan women's…

2 hours ago

US-Iran tensions spark fears of fuel price hike in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran have once again unsettled global oil…

3 hours ago