4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Swat, Surrounding Regions

News Desk

Islamabad: A 4.2 magnitude earthquake jolted Swat’s Mingora and surrounding areas early Saturday morning.

The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) confirmed that tremors from the earthquake were felt across Swat and neighboring regions. However, initial reports suggest that no significant damage or casualties have been reported so far, according to private news channels.

The earthquake, with a depth of 64 kilometers, had its epicenter in the Hindu Kush region, as per the NSMC’s preliminary assessment.

In the wake of the tremors, many people rushed out of their homes in fear, reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba for reassurance.