ISLAMABAD: A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck northern Pakistan and parts of Afghanistan on Monday, with tremors widely felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Abbottabad, Swat, and the Badakhshan province of Afghanistan.
According to the Seismological Center, the quake originated in the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region at a depth of 170 kilometers.
While the tremors caused panic among residents, who rushed into open areas, local authorities have reported no loss of life or property damage as of now. Emergency teams are monitoring the situation in the affected regions. This is a developing story.
The tremors were strongly felt in Swat, Abbottabad, and adjoining areas, prompting residents to rush into open spaces in a display of panic. In Afghanistan, the quake severely shook Faizabad, the center of Badakhshan province.
As of the filing of this report, local authorities have not confirmed any loss of life or property damage. Emergency response teams are currently assessing the situation in the affected regions to determine the full extent of the impact. This is a developing story; further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
