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Earthquake hits Islamabad and nearby areas

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Earthquake jolts Azad Jammu and Kashmir

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 hit Islamabad and nearby areas, including Rawalpindi. It happened 17 kilometers below the ground, with the epicenter located 8 kilometers southeast of Rawalpindi. The tremors were also felt in cities like Peshawar, Murree, and Jhelum, leading to widespread panic. People ran out of their homes in fear, but … Read more

Earthquake jolts Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Malakand

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Earthquake jolts Azad Jammu and Kashmir

Residents of Malakand district and nearby areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa experienced strong earthquake tremors on Monday. Despite the tremors, no casualties or property damage have been reported from the city or its surrounding regions. Following the earthquake, panic spread among locals, prompting them to rush out of their homes while reciting verses from the Holy … Read more

Earthquake jolts parts of Balochistan

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Earthquake jolts parts of Balochistan

A slight earthquake jolt Sibi and its nearby areas in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The earthquake struck at 1:37am local time, with a recorded intensity of 4.1 on the Richter scale, according to the National Seismological Center in Islamabad. The earthquake originated at a depth of 35 kilometres, with the epicentre located around … Read more

Japan warns of 8-9 magnitude earthquake

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Earthquake shake Swat and surrounding areas

Japan is preparing for a potentially devastating earthquake, with experts warning of an increased likelihood of tremors with a magnitude of 8-9. According to the Japanese government’s seismic study commission, the probability of such an earthquake occurring in the next 30 years is now at 80%. The expected epicenter is located southeast of Honshu Island, … Read more

95 dead as 6.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Xizang, China

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Earthquake shake Swat and surrounding areas

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake shook the northern foothills of the Himalayas near Tibet’s sacred city on Tuesday morning, leaving at least 95 dead and 130 injured, Chinese authorities reported. Neighboring Nepal, Bhutan, and India also felt tremors as buildings swayed in the quake’s aftermath. The epicenter, located in Tingri County—often called the northern gateway to … Read more

Earthquake jolts parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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Earthquake jolts Azad Jammu and Kashmir

Tremors from an earthquake were felt in Malakand and surrounding areas, sparking concern among residents. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 126 kilometers. The epicenter was located near the Pak-Afghan border and Tajikistan. Despite the noticeable tremors, … Read more

Earthquake jolts Lahore, Gujrat and other cities

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Earthquake jolts Azad Jammu and Kashmir

LAHORE: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 struck Lahore and several cities in Punjab here on Thursday.

The tremors were also felt in surrounding areas, including Jhelum, Kamalia, Gujrat, Nankana Sahib, Jalalpur Bhattian, Wazirabad, Shahkot, and Bhalwal, among others.

The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) confirmed that the epicenter of the earthquake was located near Kharian, with a depth of 15 kilometers.

According to the American Seismological Center, the magnitude of the earthquake was 5.2 and the underground depth was 10 kilometers, while according to the Pakistani Seismological Center, the magnitude was 5.1.

In the aftermath, people gathered outside their homes, some reciting the Kalma-e-Tayyaba in fear.

However,  no casualties or significant property damage have been reported at this time.

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4.3 magnitude earthquake hits Swat, surrounding areas

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4.3 magnitude earthquake hits Swat, surrounding areas

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Swat and nearby areas. According to details, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 209 kilometers beneath the surface, with its epicenter located near the border region of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. Just a few days ago, another earthquake was reported across several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Malakand, Swat, … Read more

5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of country

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5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of country

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck various regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), including Peshawar and Muzaffarabad, on Thursday, sparking fear and panic among residents. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad reported that the quake’s epicenter was in the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border area at a depth of 212 kilometers. Tremors were felt … Read more

Earthquake jolts parts of KP, Islamabad  

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5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of country

ISLAMABAD: Earthquake tremors have been felt in federal capital Islamabad and cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday.

The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) said the earthquake’s epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush.

Earthquake tremors were also felt in Peshawar, Abbottabad, Swat, Shangla, Malakand, Buner, Mohmand, Shabkadar and Attock.

According to the Seismological Center, the magnitude of the earthquake was 5.3 and the epicenter was in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan.

However, there have been no reports of loss of life or damage to property.

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Earthquake jolts parts of Punjab, KP

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4.3 magnitude earthquake hits Swat, surrounding areas

ISLAMABAD: Earthquake tremors were felt in various districts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the federal capital Islamabad.

Earthquake tremors were felt in Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Kamalia, Khanewal, Bhalwal, Chiniot, Hafizabad, Toba Tek Singh, Gujarat, Sargodha and Jhang.

Similarly, earthquake tremors were also felt in Sahiwal, Chichawatani, Burewala, Phulnagar, Hujra Shah Muqeem, Shahkot, Sangla Hill, Talagang and Chakwal.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, earthquake tremors were also felt in Peshawar, North Waziristan, Dera Ismail  Khan, Lakki Marwat, Swat, Shangla, Lower Dir, Malakand, Tank and Chitral.

Due to the severity of the earthquake, people came out of their homes and offices in various cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab and started reciting the Kalima e Tayyaba.

According to the Seismological Centre, the tremors of the earthquake were felt at 12:28 PM with a magnitude of 5.7 and a depth of 10 km. The epicenter was near Dera Ghazi Khan.

On the other hand, the tremors of the earthquake were felt in the Indian capital, New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Indian Punjab and Occupied Kashmir.

According to Rescue 1122 Spokesman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Bilal Faizi, reports of earthquake received from different parts of the province.

However, the Control Room of Rescue 1122 has not received report of any damage or loss due to the tremor, Faizi added.

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Earthquake tremors felt in Swat, adjoining areas

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PESHAWAR: Earthquake termers were felt in the Swat area of ​​Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, due to which fear and panic has spread among the citizens.

According to the details, earthquake shocks have been felt in Mingora city and its surroundings, people came out of their houses reciting Kalima e Tayyaba in fear.

The National Seismological Monitoring Center(NSMC) the magnitude of the earthquake was 4.5 on the Richter scale, while the depth of the earthquake was 151 kilometers.

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Earthquake jolts Islamabad, KP region

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Earthquake jolts Islamabad, other parts of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: An earthquake measuring 5.4 magnitude on Richter scale jolted different parts of country including  Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Thursday morning.

The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) confirmed that tremors were felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Swat, Malakand, Mansehra, Swabi, Mardan, and adjoining areas, a private news channels reported.

The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at 5.4 on the Richter scale.

The epicentre of the earthquake was the Hindu Kush mountain in Afghanistan, the Meteorological Department said.

The depth of the earthquake was 215 km, as per the Meteorological Department.

The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at 5.4 on the Richter scale. The depth of the earthquake was 92 km, the German research centre added.

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4.2 magnitude earthquake hits Turbat

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QUETTA: Earthquake tremors were felt in Turbat area of ​​Kech district Balochistan province but no loss of life or property reported in the earthquake.

According to the seismological center, the magnitude of the earthquake was 4.2 and the depth was 35 km. The epicenter was 24 km northwest of Turbat.

Due to the earthquake, people came out of their houses reciting Kalima Tayyaba and panic spread.

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6 dead, 4 other injured in traffic accident in Jamshoro

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Security guard shot dead 7-year-old in Lahore

ISLAMABAD: Six people died while four injured in a tragic traffic accident on Monday near the Loni Kot interchange on the Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway (M-9) in District Jamshoro, Sindh.

According to rescue sources, police said that a Mazda carrying fruits collided with a trawler while heading towards Karachi. The collision resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including two brothers.

The victims were identified as 28-year-old Nanji, 30-year-old Imdad Hussain, 28-year-old Amerji, 35-year-old Ramesh, Jitan, and another Ramesh. The Mazda was traveling from Hyderabad to Karachi when the accident occurred.

Four other individuals were critically injured and have been transported to the District Headquarters Hospital in Kotri for medical treatment.

The police are investigating the cause of the collision, while rescue operations are ongoing.

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Earthquake Hits Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Parts of KP

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Earthquake Hits Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Parts of KP

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and KPK on Wednesday. The National Seismic Monitoring Center reported tremors in the twin cities. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. ISLAMABAD – A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, causing widespread concern among residents. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre … Read more

Earthquake jolts parts of Karachi

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Earthquake jolts parts of Karachi

ISLAMABAD: An earthquake of 3.2 magnitude jolted parts of Karachi, including the Clifton neighbourhood, on Monday. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC), the earthquake struck at a depth of 22 kilometres, with its epicentre located 15 kilometres northeast of Karachi. Areas affected included Defence and Clifton, among others. Witnesses reported that frightened residents … Read more

Earthquake jolts parts of Karachi city

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Karachi

KARACHI: An earthquake jolts different parts of Karachi including posh areas of the city on Monday.

National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) said tremors of 3.2 magnitude were felt in different areas of provincial capital. The earthquake tremors were felt in different areas of the city in Clifton, Defense and Korangi. The earthquake tremors have also been felt in II Chandrigarh Road and Saddar area.

No information regarding the epicenter and intensity of the earthquake has been revealed immediately, but according to the citizens, the duration of the tremors was very short.

Citizens have reported about the tremors of the earthquake on social media.

According to the seismological center, the magnitude of the earthquake was 3.2 and the depth was 22 km. The epicenter of the earthquake was 15 km northeast of Karachi.

However, no loss of life was reported during the recent seismic activity.

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Earthquake jolted Harnai, adjoining areas

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ISLAMABAD: An earthquake measuring 2.6 on the Richter scale jolted Harnai and its adjoining areas in Balochistan province on early Friday.

According to the National Seismic Monitoring Center,  the epicenter of the earthquake was 36km away from the Harnai area at a depth of 24 kilometers.

In the aftermath of the earthquake, people came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran.

Meanwhile, no loss of life or property was reported from any part due to the earthquake.

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Earthquake Hits Gilgit, Baltistan, and Nearby Areas

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Earthquake Hits Gilgit, Baltistan, and Nearby Areas

A powerful earthquake hit the areas around Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday. According to the seismic center, the earthquake measured 5.0 in magnitude and affected various parts of Gilgit. The epicenter was reported to be 60km southeast of Gilgit. Tremors from the earthquake were felt in northeastern Pakistan, northern India, western China, Afghanistan, and far southeastern Tajikistan. … Read more

4.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Gilgit-Baltisan  

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ISLAMABAD: A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck various parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, particularly the Ghizer district, sending tremors through the region earlier on Saturday.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) the epicenter of the quake was along the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border, with a depth of 102 kilometers, causing tremors across the bordering areas.

Fortunately, no major damage or casualties have been reported as of now, bringing a sense of relief to the affected communities, a private news channel reported.

Authorities are actively monitoring the situation, ensuring a swift and coordinated response to any developments.

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Earthquake jolts down Balochistan south-eastern region

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Earthquake Balochistan

Earthquake tremors were felt in the south-eastern region of Harnai district of Balochistan. Fearing the earthquake, people came out of their houses, reciting Kalima Tayyaba. The news sources said that Pakistan’s Balochistan province was shaken by the earthquake. Additionally, the Seismological Center said that the magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at 3.6 and that … Read more

Japan earthquake death toll exceeds 100, hundreds still missing

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Japan earthquake death toll exceeds 100, hundreds still missing

The confirmed death toll from the New Year’s Day earthquake in Japan reached 110 on Saturday as a search for survivors in the rubble of collapsed buildings entered a sixth day. The scale 7.6 earthquake hit the west coast, demolish groundwork and breaking power links to 22,000 homes in the Hokuriku region. Rain hampered efforts … Read more

Earthquake jolts Quetta, adjoining areas

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Quetta
  • Tremors were felt in Quetta and suburbs.
  • Epicenter of earthquake Hindu Kush region.
  • The depth was 98 kilometers.

QUETTA: An earthquake of 4.6 magnitudes on the Richter Scale jolted Quetta and its adjoining areas on Saturday morning.

According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), tremors were felt in Quetta and suburbs.

According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC), the epicenter of the earthquake was Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, while its depth was 98 kilometers.

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242 missing after Japan earthquake, rescue efforts intensify

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242 missing after Japan earthquake, rescue efforts intensify

A powerful earthquake struck Japan’s Noto peninsula. The death toll reached 92, with 242 people still missing. The rescue mission is still ongoing. 242 people are reported missing in Japan, where a powerful earthquake on New Year’s Day left rescuers scrambling to locate them. Late on Thursday, a crucial 72-hour window for recovering survivors from … Read more

Japan earthquake death toll rises above 40, rescue efforts continue

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Japan earthquake death toll rises above 40, rescue efforts continue

A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake in Japan caused over 40 deaths. The Prime Minister emphasizes the urgency of search and rescue. The death toll is expected to rise even more. After a powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake slammed Japan on New Year’s Day, more than 40 people were killed. Rescue crews struggled on Tuesday to reach isolated locations … Read more

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