A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck multiple regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the provincial capital Peshawar, on Wednesday, sending tremors through numerous cities. Areas affected by the earthquake include Peshawar, Charsadda, Mardan, Nowshera, Abbottabad, Malakand, Kohat, Buner, Chitral, Dir, Mohmand, Bajaur, and Swat. The epicenter of the quake was located in the Hindukush region, along the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border, with a depth of 220 kilometers.
Residents across the affected areas, including Mingora in Swat and Landikotal in Khyber, reported feeling the ground shake, though no immediate reports of casualties or significant property damage have been received. Local authorities remain on high alert, monitoring the situation for aftershocks or further seismic activity. The earthquake’s tremors were also felt in Indian-administered Kashmir, including the city of Srinagar.
On social media, residents in Kashmir and Swat shared their experiences, with many reporting the shaking of buildings and ground tremors. However, no major damage has been reported from these areas either. Despite the lack of immediate casualties, authorities are urging people to remain cautious as aftershocks are common following earthquakes of this magnitude.
This event has raised concerns about seismic risks in the region, and local authorities have reiterated their preparedness for any potential aftershocks.
