A 5.3 magnitude earthquake shook several regions of Pakistan on Tuesday night, sending tremors through major cities including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Chitral, Swat, Dir, and Malakand, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
The department confirmed that the quake originated in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan at a depth of 234 kilometers. Its depth helped limit the impact on surface structures, though the shaking was felt across a wide area.
District administrations and emergency response units have been placed on alert as authorities continue to assess the situation. The PMD and disaster management agencies are gathering detailed seismic data to verify the quake’s exact parameters.
No reports of casualties or structural damage have emerged so far. Officials have urged the public to remain calm, avoid spreading rumors, and follow guidance from official sources as monitoring continues.
Pakistan sits on one of the world’s most active seismic belts, where tectonic shifts along the Himalayan fault line frequently generate moderate to strong earthquakes. Experts are keeping a close watch for potential aftershocks in the coming hours.
