Tremors of a moderate earthquake were felt across parts of Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistan’s capital Islamabad on Saturday, creating panic among residents. According to seismic monitoring agencies, the earthquake measured 5.8 on the Richter scale. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties or major property damage from either region so far.
Residents in several areas of Jammu & Kashmir reported feeling the ground shake for several seconds. Many rushed out of their homes and buildings as a precaution. The same tremors were also reported in Islamabad, Pakistan, where the quake sent waves of concern throughout the city. Emergency services were put on alert, but no significant damage has been reported.
This event comes just weeks after similar tremors were felt in Jammu & Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh, where an earthquake of 5.2 magnitude had been recorded. Those incidents also concluded without any casualties, though they contributed to rising concerns about the region’s seismic vulnerability.
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In Pakistan, earthquakes are a frequent phenomenon, especially in areas near the Indian-Eurasian tectonic plate boundary. Earlier this month, tremors were reported in Balochistan, particularly affecting the Karachi and Barkhan districts. In Karachi, the earthquake was recorded at 4.6 magnitude, with the epicenter located about 65 km east-southeast of Uthal. The depth of the quake was approximately 10 kilometers, making it a shallow but felt event.
Similarly, Barkhan experienced tremors with a recorded magnitude of 3.9, further underlining the seismic activity in the region. Both areas experienced fear and confusion, with people quickly evacuating buildings, but once again, no casualties or damages were reported.
Meanwhile, Tajikistan, another seismically active country in Central Asia, also experienced an earthquake of 4.2 magnitude. The tremors were reportedly mild, and there were no reports of damage or injury.
Experts say that this increased activity is consistent with the region’s geological profile. Both India and Pakistan lie on active fault lines, making northern India, Pakistan, and Central Asia some of the most earthquake-prone areas in the world.
Authorities have advised residents in all affected areas to remain alert and follow standard earthquake safety procedures, especially during aftershocks that may follow in the coming days.
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