A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 on the Richter scale struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan on Thursday, causing tremors to be felt in various cities across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Peshawar, Swat, North Waziristan, Lahore, Multan, Chakwal, and Sargodha. The quake’s epicenter was located at a depth of 215 kilometers in the Hindu Kush region.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported that the earthquake originated at 10:57 am Pakistan Standard Time (PST) and had a magnitude of 5.4 on the Richter scale. The tremors were felt in several cities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, Swat, North Waziristan, Hangu, Mardan, Malakand, Buner, Shangla, Dir, Mansehra, Battagram, Torghar, Kohistan, Abbottabad, and Kurram.
In Punjab, the cities of Lahore, Multan, Chakwal, and Sargodha also felt the tremors. This is the latest in a series of earthquakes to affect the region, including a 4.7-magnitude quake in June and smaller tremors in May and April.
Pakistan’s location on the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates makes it prone to seismic activity. The country has experienced several significant earthquakes in recent years, resulting in loss of life and property.
The recent earthquake has raised concerns about the country’s preparedness for natural disasters. The government and authorities must take steps to ensure that buildings and infrastructure are earthquake-resistant and that emergency response plans are in place.
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