Second Earthquake In 24 Hours: 5.1 Magnitude Quake Jolts Pakistan

<p>Islamabad, Aug 3 (IANS): A 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted various regions of Pakistan early Sunday morning, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and adjoining areas, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC).</p>
<p>Tremors were reportedly felt in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi and extended to nearby regions such as Mardan, Murree, Haripur, Chakwal, Talagang, and Kallar Kahar.</p>
<p>The NSMC confirmed that the earthquake struck at a magnitude of 5.1, with its epicentre located 15 kilometres southeast of Rawat and at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres.</p>
<p>According to local media reports, the tremors occurred at approximately 12:10 a.m., causing panic among residents who rushed out of their homes while reciting the Kalima Tayyaba.</p>
<p>There was a widespread public reaction to the seismic activity as many people stayed outdoors for extended periods in fear of aftershocks, reports ARY news.</p>
<p>This seismic event followed another earthquake recorded just a day earlier.</p>
<p>On Saturday, a 5.4-magnitude earthquake was felt across parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and the capital Islamabad.</p>
<p>The NSMC stated that the quake originated in the Hindukush mountain region in Afghanistan and had a depth of 102 kilometres. The tremors were also experienced in several regions of Afghanistan and Tajikistan, as confirmed by the NSMC.</p>
<p>In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the quake was felt in Peshawar and nearby districts, including Swat, Malakand, Nowshera, Charsadda, Karak, Dir, Mardan, Mohmand, Shangla, Hangu, Swabi, Haripur, and Abbottabad.</p>
<p>Several cities and towns across Punjab also experienced the tremors, including the twin cities, Lahore, Attock, Taxila, Murree, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Ferozwala, and Muridke.</p>
<p>No casualties or major damages have been reported so far from either of the earthquakes.</p>
<p>–IANS</p>
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