Earthquake shakes Islamabad and surrounding areas in Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan – A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and surrounding areas in Pakistan in the early hours of Friday, causing residents to fearfully leave their homes. The tremors, which occurred around 5:30 am, were also felt in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to ARY news, the earthquake’s depth was recorded at 16 kilometers.

Despite the intensity of the quake, there have been no reports of casualties or property damage in Islamabad or Rawalpindi. This incident follows a series of seismic activities in the region, including a 3.3-magnitude earthquake in Gilgit last month and a mild 3.1-magnitude quake in Karachi in October.

The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) in Islamabad confirmed the tremors in Gilgit and Karachi, with the epicenter of the previous event being 84 kilometers northwest of Gilgit.

In related news, Dunya News reported that a 3.2 magnitude earthquake also hit Islamabad and surrounding areas on Wednesday, with tremors felt in Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, and other locations. The epicenter of this seismic activity was identified as Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan, located 25 kilometers deep.

Geo News also reported earthquake tremors in parts of Islamabad and surrounding cities, including Rawalpindi, Attock, and Chakwal, just days after a 5.8 magnitude quake hit the federal capital and its suburbs.

The recent series of earthquakes in Pakistan highlights the region’s vulnerability to seismic activities and underscores the importance of preparedness and resilient infrastructure to mitigate the impact of such natural disasters.