5.6-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts KP, Punjab
News Desk
Islamabad: A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab on Friday, sending tremors across several cities, including Peshawar and Islamabad.
According to the seismological centre, the quake’s epicentre was located in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region at a depth of 73 kilometres. No immediate reports of casualties or property damage were received.
In KP, tremors were felt in Malakand, Lower Dir, Hangu, Kohat, Bajaur, Swat, Buner, Shangla, North Waziristan, Swabi, and Upper Dir, prompting residents to rush out of homes and offices as a precaution.
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Pakistan remains highly vulnerable to seismic activity due to its position along the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The country has witnessed several devastating earthquakes in recent decades.
On January 19, 2025, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake shook Islamabad, Swat, and Hunza. The 2005 earthquake in Azad Kashmir claimed more than 73,000 lives and left millions homeless, while a 2021 quake in Harnai, Balochistan, killed at least 20 people and disrupted rescue operations due to landslides.
Experts warn that the mountainous terrain in many quake-prone regions complicates relief efforts, underscoring the importance of preparedness. The latest tremors in KP and Punjab serve as a stark reminder of the persistent seismic threat facing the region.
