Awaz Apni

Awaz Apni ISLAMABAD: A strong earthquake shook various areas in Pakistan early Monday, sending people running from their homes.However, there were no immediate reports of any casualties or major damage.The cities jolted were Islamabad, Swat, Chitral, Gilgit, Bonair, Peshawar,Abbotabad, Kohat, Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Mirpur, Batgram, Hangu, Kurk and Azad Kashmir.The epic centre of the earthquake was Hindu Kush mountain range, according to the Meotrological department.The Met Office said that the intensity of the tremors was registered 5.7 on Richter scale.According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake shockwaves were felt at 4-13 in the early morning on Monday.

Awaz Apni ISLAMABAD: A strong earthquake jolted upper parts of Pakistan early Monday.According to sources, the quake magnitude was reported 5.7 on Richter scale while its epicenter was in the remote Hindu Kush mountain range.Tremors were felt in Islamabad, Peshawar, Swat, Chitral, Gilgit, Buner, Lahore, Mirpur Azad Kashmir, Abbotabad, Balakot, Mansehra, Batgram, Kohat, Hangu and Karak.Meanwhile, people in panic have come out of their homes. However, there were no immediate reports of any casualties or damage.