Islamabad, Dec 6: A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck several cities in Punjab, including Lahore, Jhelum, Kamalia, Gujrat, and others, causing residents to flee their homes in panic.
The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) confirmed the epicenter near Kharian at a depth of 15 kilometers.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) assured citizens that emergency personnel and machinery remain on high alert to respond to aftershocks or emergencies.
Additionally, Residents are encouraged to report any issues via the PDMA helpline at 1129.
Mild earthquake shook on Thursday various cities of Punjab, including the provincial capital Lahore, causing panic and fear among the people.
However, Tremors shook Jhelum, Dina, Gujrat, Nankana Sahib, and other cities.
The earthquake also affected Phalia, Kasur, Phoolnagar, Sohawa, Sarai Alamgir, Kalabagh, and nearby areas.
The Seismological Center recorded the earthquake’s intensity as 5.1 on the Richter scale, with Kharian as the epicenter and a depth of 15 kilometers.
People came out of buildings and houses while reciting the Kalima.
Just a few days ago, a 3.2-magnitude moderate earthquake struck Quetta and outskirts.
The earthquake shook different areas of the province, spreading panic among residents and villagers, who rushed out of their houses reciting Kalima Tayyaba.
“The quake’s epicentre was 68 kilometres Northwest of Quetta with a depth of 18 km,” a Met Dept
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Swat, Peshawar, and nearby regions, causing panic among residents.
According to the Seismological Centre, the quake originated at a depth of 212 kilometres with its epicenter located near the Pakistan-Afghanistan-Tajikistan boarder.
Citizens recited prayers and rushed out of their homes.
