Earthquake tremors were felt in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Landikotal area of Khyber, causing concern among local residents.
The sudden tremors forced many people to rush out of their homes in fear reciting verses of Holy Quran.
The powerful earthquake also struck the Swat region and neighboring areas. The tremors were felt as far away as Jamrud, sending people rushing out of their homes and buildings.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the earthquake registered a magnitude of 4.7 on the Richter scale. The epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush mountain range, approximately 89 kilometers deep.
Emergency services were on standby, ready to respond to any incidents, though initial reports suggest that the tremors did not result in any severe damage.
Further details, including the magnitude and epicenter of the quake, are expected to be released by seismological experts soon.
