Earthquake shocks were felt this morning in many areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Pakistan’s capital Islamabad. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Center (NSMC), the intensity of this earthquake was measured on the 5.5 Richter scale and its center was located in the north-west of Rawalpindi, which is reported to be 12 kilometers.
Where did earthquake shocks felt?
The impact of the earthquake was quite widespread and its shocks were felt in many cities:
- Islamabad
- Rawalpindi
- Swat
- Masheera
- Swabi
- Mardan
- Lucky Marwat
- Karak
- Chiniyot
- Mianwali
- Hafizabad
- Sheikhupura
- Gujranwala
- Sangla Hill
- Safdarabad
- Pindi batian
- Stuck
People came out of the houses as soon as people felt earthquake in these areas. In many places, people were seen reading Kalma-e-Taiba in panic.
No loss of life and property so far
At present, there has been no news of loss of life and property, but vigilance is being taken by the administration. Rescue teams are on alert and are kept ready to deal with any emergency.
Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Jolts Islamabad, KP CITES
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– Ary News April 12, 2025
What is the regional geological situation?
This area is located on the active boundary of tectonic plates, where often light or moderate intensity earthquakes occur. Earlier, there was a recent earthquake of 7.7 magnitude in Myanmar which caused huge havoc there.
Relief campaign continues in Myanmar and Thailand
International relief and rescue operations are still going on after the earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand. Many buildings in an area with a population of about 2.8 crore became frozen and basic facilities have been badly affected. The world community is providing assistance in these areas with joint efforts.
Administrative Advisory for Islamabad
- The public has been advised to get the buildings checked, especially the old buildings.
- Follow earthquake safety measures – connecting heavy furniture to the wall, keeping the emergency kit ready.
- Avoid fake news, only share information confirmed by government sources.
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