6.2-magnitude earthquake shakes Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of K-P, Punjab

ISLAMABAD: Tremors from a 6.2-magnitude earthquake were felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and several areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab on Saturday.

The earthquake’s epicentre was in Afghanistan. Tremors were experienced in the twin cities as well as in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, prompting concern among residents who moved out of homes and buildings.

Following the earthquake, Islamabad’s police chief directed all officers to assess the situation in their respective areas. The instruction was issued to ensure that conditions on the ground were reviewed after the tremors were felt across the federal capital and adjoining areas.

No further official details were provided in the report regarding damage or casualties in the affected areas.

Tremors felt across multiple regions

The earthquake was reported to have jolted the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, while its impact was also felt in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. The report identified the magnitude of the quake as 6.2 and said its epicentre was located in Afghanistan.

Such tremors are often felt across northern parts of Pakistan when seismic activity occurs in neighbouring Afghanistan, particularly in areas close to the border and in major urban centres including Islamabad and Rawalpindi. In this case, the report specifically noted the spread of the tremors to multiple regions.

The immediate administrative response mentioned in the report came from Islamabad police, where the police chief asked officers to check the situation in their assigned jurisdictions.

Official response in Islamabad

The Islamabad police chief’s directive focused on assessing the situation in each officer’s respective area after the quake.

The earthquake caused alarm in the areas where tremors were felt, including the federal capital and Rawalpindi.

Authorities were reviewing the situation after the tremors, with the epicentre identified in Afghanistan and the effects extending into Pakistan’s northern and central regions.