Overview
- Pakistan’s Meteorological Department measured a magnitude 5.4 earthquake in the north Pakistan–Kashmir region with no casualties or property damage reported so far.
- The epicenter was in northwestern Kashmir about 84 kilometers northeast of Gilgit at a depth of 12 kilometers, according to official readings.
- Tremors were felt across Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including in Gilgit, Skardu, Pattan and Balakot.
- Initial media reports cited 5.3 to 5.4 before outlets aligned with the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s 5.4 figure.
- Officials advised residents to avoid unstable structures and follow safety guidance, noting the Himalayan collision zone often sends shallow quakes across wide areas.