Strong Earthquake Shakes Northern Pakistan, Triggers Panic But No Immediate Damage Reported
A powerful earthquake rattled northern Pakistan on Saturday afternoon, causing widespread panic across multiple cities and districts. Residents in affected areas rushed out of buildings in fear, although no immediate reports of casualties or property damage have been confirmed.
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Tremors Felt Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Islamabad
According to the Seismological Center, the tremors were part of a broader seismic event impacting:
- Chitral
- Upper Dir
- Swat
- Nowshera
- Malakand
- Mardan
- Mansehra
- Battagram
- Torghar
- Charsadda and adjoining areas
In Gilgit-Baltistan, residents of Gilgit and nearby regions reported experiencing severe jolts.
The federal capital, Islamabad, also experienced strong shocks, prompting precautionary evacuations of homes and office buildings.
Authorities on Alert, Public Urged to Stay Vigilant
In response, emergency services and local administration have been placed on high alert. Rapid assessment teams have been dispatched to evaluate the situation in the quake-hit areas.
Seismologists have urged the public to stay calm, but remain vigilant as seismic activity in the region continues to pose potential risks.
