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Pakistan Earthquake

A magnitude 5 earthquake hits Pakistan. Photo Courtesy: Pixabay

Magnitude 5 earthquake hits Pakistan, tremors felt in Jammu and Kashmir

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Apr 12, 2025, at 03:29 pm

A magnitude 5 earthquake hit Pakistan on Saturday, with strong tremors being felt in India's Jammu and Kashmir, as per the United States Geological Survey.

The quake occurred 12 kms East-North-East of Sanjwal, Pakistan.

India's National Center for Seismology said the magnitude of the quake was 5.3.

EQ of M: 5.3, On: 12/04/2025 13:00:55 IST, Lat: 33.70 N, Long: 72.43 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan.
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— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) April 12, 2025

"EQ of M: 5.3, On: 12/04/2025 13:00:55 IST, Lat: 33.70 N, Long: 72.43 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan," the X post said.

Cities of Punjab, including Attock and Chakwal, also reported tremors in the region. In KP, jolts were felt in Peshawar, Mardan, Mohmand, Swabi, Nowshera, Lakki Marwat, Lower Dir, Malakand, Shabqadar and other cities, reported Geo News.

People gathered on the streets after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook chach uazro, Pakistan. The unexpected tremors caused widespread fear, leading many to leave buildings and remain outdoors for safety. #Earthquake #Islamabad #زلزلہ pic.twitter.com/FIrRx9TPdH
— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) April 12, 2025

No casualties have been reported so far.

The tremors were also felt in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir in India, officials told UNI.

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