A Strong Earthquake Jolted Upper Parts of Pakistan

Sunday, January 4, 2009


Lahore :A strong earthquake jolted upper parts of Pakistan early Monday. According to sources, the quake magnitude was reported 5.7 on Richter scale while its epicenter was in the remote Hindu Kush mountain range.
Tremors were felt in Islamabad, Peshawar, Swat, Chitral, Gilgit, Buner, Lahore, Mirpur Azad Kashmir, Abbotabad, Balakot, Mansehra, Batgram, Kohat, Hangu and Karak. Meanwhile, people in panic have come out of their homes.
However, there were no immediate reports of any casualties or damage.

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