5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Islamabad, KP; No Damage Reported

Pakistan News Desk June 22, 2026

First Published 2 days ago

🔴 Live Update 1 day ago15 Updates by 12 sources

A moderate earthquake of 5.4 magnitude struck Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and large parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday. The tremors prompted residents to leave their homes and offices in panic, with many seen reciting verses from the Holy Quran.

The National Seismic Monitoring Centre reported the earthquake’s epicenter was in the Hindu Kush mountain range in Afghanistan, at a depth of 215 kilometers. Shocks were felt across numerous cities and towns, including Peshawar, Swat, Malakand, Mansehra, Kohat, Hangu, Multan, and Dera Ismail Khan. Rescue officials advised the public to contact emergency services if needed, but no casualties or damage to property have been reported so far.

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The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) for Punjab has confirmed that tremors from the 5.4 magnitude earthquake on Monday were felt in several districts, including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Mianwali, and Multan. A spokesperson for PDMA Punjab stated that no loss of life or property has been reported in the province.

Updated: 8:26 PM PKT — June 23, 2026

Further reports indicate the 5.4 magnitude earthquake on Monday was felt across a wider area. In addition to major cities, tremors were also experienced in the districts of Bajaur, Buner, Shangla, Mohmand, and Shabqadar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as well as in Multan in Punjab. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan at a depth of 215 kilometers. No casualties or significant damage have been reported.

Updated: 5:41 PM PKT — June 23, 2026

Updated: 5:22 PM PKT — June 22, 2026

Further reports indicate the 5.4 magnitude earthquake on Monday was felt across a wider area than initially reported. In addition to major cities, tremors were also experienced in Abbottabad, Swabi, Haripur, Charsadda, Mardan, and Malakand. The earthquake, centered in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, caused panic but no casualties or damage have been reported from any of the affected areas.

Updated: 4:50 PM PKT — June 22, 2026

The earthquake’s tremors were also felt in additional areas, including Faisalabad, Buner, Bajaur, Khushab, Battagram, and Abbottabad, expanding the list of affected regions. While the shaking caused panic among residents, authorities have confirmed that no casualties or property damage have been reported from any location. This event follows another minor earthquake that was felt in different parts of the country a few days prior.

Updated: 4:17 PM PKT — June 22, 2026

The frequent seismic activity in the region is attributed to Pakistan’s location at the intersection of three major tectonic plates: the Arabian, Eurasian, and Indian. This geological setting, with multiple fault lines, makes tectonic movements a common occurrence.

Earlier this year, the region experienced a 5.7 magnitude earthquake in April, which was preceded by a 6.1 magnitude tremor also originating from the Hindu Kush region.

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