Magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolts various parts of Pakistan

Strong tremors were felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, and various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, causing panic among residents.

According to the Richter scale, the earthquake measured 5.4 in magnitude and lasted between 35 and 50 seconds.

The tremors were also felt in Mansehra, Sargodha, Tandlianwala, Talagang, Chakwal, Hangu, Abbottabad, Buner, Mardan, Murree, and other cities.

According to the seismic center, the epicenter of the earthquake was in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan.