ISLAMABAD: An earthquake measuring 5.6 magnitude on the Richter scale struck parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Wednesday, causing panic among residents of several localities.
According to the seismological centre, the quake originated in the Hindukush region of Afghanistan and was recorded at a depth of 114 kilometres.
Tremors were felt in major cities such as Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Swabi and its outskirts.
Shocks were also felt in Bajaur, Diamer city and nearby localities. There were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage.
