A powerful earthquake struck Islamabad and several other cities across Pakistan on the afternoon of November 12, 2024. The tremors were felt for several seconds, causing panic among residents and sending many into the streets for safety.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.2 on the Richter scale, with the epicenter located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. Tremors were felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Peshawar, and several other northern cities, leaving residents alarmed but fortunately, no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties have emerged.
Emergency services have been mobilized in affected areas, while authorities continue to assess the extent of the damage. The PMD has issued an advisory urging citizens to remain cautious as aftershocks may follow.
Officials are monitoring the situation closely, and local governments have urged the public to remain calm and avoid panic.
