(Web Desk): A powerful earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale struck parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, sending strong tremors across Mansehra, Balakot, Battagram, Kohistan and nearby areas on Tuesday.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the quake originated in southeastern Afghanistan, with its epicentre located in the Hindu Kush region at a depth of 20 kilometres.
The shocks forced residents to rush out of their homes and offices in fear. Windows rattled and furniture shook, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.
Authorities confirmed that no major destruction has been reported so far, though monitoring continues as aftershocks remain a possibility. Rescue teams and local officials are assessing the situation, and citizens have been advised to stay alert and avoid unsafe buildings.
