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Earthquake Near Afghan–Tajik Border Jolts Islamabad and KP

Officials urged vigilance for aftershocks pending a review of differing magnitude and depth readings.

Overview

  • Pakistan’s meteorological agency measured a magnitude 5.7 quake at 170 km depth with an epicentre near the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border.
  • Tremors were felt in Islamabad, Peshawar, Swat, Shangla, Buner and Nowshera according to initial reports.
  • The US Geological Survey logged a magnitude 5.1 event at about 105 km depth, reflecting routine differences between networks.
  • Officials urged residents to stay alert for aftershocks after reporting no immediate casualties or major damage.
  • Deep earthquakes can travel far with less surface damage, which aligns with reports from Pakistan’s quake‑prone zone at the edge of major tectonic plates.