Powerful 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Peshawar, Islamabad & Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – Shocking Updates!
The city of Peshawar, Zhob, and the surrounding areas were shaken by a severe earthquake, which caused residents to abandon their homes and places of business in fear while shouting the phrase “Kalma Tayyiba.”
The Seismological Center claims that the earthquake had a 5.1 magnitude and its epicenter was close to the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border. Luckily, there are no recorded injuries or property damage.
A mild earthquake earlier rocked Zhob, Balochistan. With a depth of 22 km and a 4.0 magnitude, this earthquake occurred 13 kilometers west of the city.
Three days ago, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Azad Kashmir suffered yet another earthquake. Its measured value was 4.8 magnitude.
Shifting tectonic plates make an area of Pakistan prone to earthquakes. Even if these earthquakes are common, they cause panic among the residents. Many people run from buildings right away in search of open space for protection.
Professionals advise people to stay away from windows, heavy furniture, and tall objects that might collapse during an earthquake. Should they are indoors, they should find cover behind a sturdy table. Children should pick an open space free from buildings and power wires when outside.
Authorities keep watching the matter and encourage residents to be alert. Should a greater earthquake strike, emergency teams are ready to act. They are appreciative right now that the latest earthquakes did not inflict any major damage or injuries.
