4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir

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A 4.9 magnitude earthquake was felt across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir.
The epicenter was the Pakistan-Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region at a depth of 220 km.
No casualties or major damage have been reported.

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A moderate earthquake of 4.9 magnitude was felt across several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and parts of Azad Kashmir, causing residents to evacuate buildings as a precaution. The quake's epicenter was identified in the border region of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, at a significant depth of 220 kilometers. So far, no loss of life or property damage has been reported.

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The earthquake that shook parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been measured at a magnitude of 4.9. Its epicenter was located in the border region of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan at a depth of 220 kilometers.

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The earthquake felt across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other northern areas registered a magnitude of 4.9 on the Richter scale. Tremors were also reported in Chitral and parts of Azad Kashmir.

According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake's epicenter was located in the border region of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. The depth of the quake was recorded at 220 kilometers.

Despite the moderate intensity, no immediate reports of casualties or property damage have been received.

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Nadir Abdulshakoor 1 hour ago

Glad to hear there are no initial reports of damage. This is a reminder of how important strong building codes are, especially in earthquake-prone areas.

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