Islamabad: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 occurred in the north-western region of Pakistan on Thursday. No casualty is currently reported. According to the Seismological Center, its epicenter was near the border area between Afghanistan and Tajikistan and its depth was 212 kilometers.
Tremors of the earthquake were felt in Peshawar and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces
According to local officials, tremors were felt in many areas of Peshawar and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. He said no casualties were reported. Pakistan is located in an earthquake prone area and experiences frequent earthquakes.
There was an earthquake recently
Two weeks ago, an earthquake of magnitude 4.1 and a depth of 213 kilometers struck Mingora and surrounding areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The epicenter of the earthquake was the Afghanistan-Tajikistan region. Pakistan’s deadliest earthquake was in 2005, killing more than 74,000 people. (language)
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