According to the Metrological Department, the earthquake's depth was recorded at 97 kilometers and its epicenter was in Afghanistan-Tajikistan region.
No loss of life or property has been reported yet.
Tremors were felt across the country's northern regions, including the federal capital, Abbottabad, Bajaur Agency, Manshera, Dera Ismail Khan, Jhang, Chitral, Peshawar, Lahore, Faisalabad, Chiniot, Kashmir, Swat, Nowshera, Mianwali, Kotli, DG Khan, Okara and Kasur.
This the second time today that tremors have been felt in Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Earlier in the day, earthquake tremors were felt in Islamabad, Peshawar, Nowshera and Kohat. The tremors were felt at 8:25 AM and were felt for 15 to 20 seconds. The earthquake magnitude was recorded to be 5.6 on the Richter scale.
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Islamabad, May 9, IRNA – An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale hit several parts of Pakistan on Wednesday.
