QUETTA: Severe Earthquake tremors jolted the Loralai district of Balochistan and its surrounding areas on Tuesday, causing panic among the citizens, according to media reports.
The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded as 4.4, while its depth was 12 kilometers, according to the Seismological Center.
The center said that the epicenter of the earthquake was located about 31 kilometers east of Loralai.
People cautiously came out of their homes and buildings, reciting the Kalima Tayyaba. According to initial reports, no loss of life or property was reported in the incident.
Earthquake tremors felt in various cities of the country including Islamabad
Earlier, Earthquake tremors were felt in various cities of the country, including the federal capital Islamabad, on Wednesday night, due to which fear and panic spread among the citizens, and people came out of their homes, offices, and other buildings while reciting the Kalima Tayyaba.
Earthquake tremors were felt in various areas, including Islamabad, Peshawar, Abbottabad, Charsadda, Bajaur, Shangla, and Battagram. The tremors continued for a few seconds in some places, due to which citizens gathered in open places as a precaution.
Severe earthquake tremors were felt in various cities of the country, including Islamabad and Lahore
According to the Seismological Center, the magnitude of the earthquake was recorded as 5.3, while its depth was 174 kilometers. The epicenter of the earthquake was the Hindu Kush mountain range of Afghanistan, from where the earthquakes coming from were also felt in the northern and central areas of Pakistan.
According to initial reports, no loss of life or property was reported as a result of the earthquake; however, the district administration and relevant agencies are monitoring the situation.
Authorities have appealed to citizens not to listen to rumors and follow the instructions of relevant agencies in any emergency.
