A representational image of a Richter scale measuring earthquake. — AFP/File
Tremors from a moderate earthquake were felt in several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre.
The quake, measuring 5.3 magnitude, was recorded in Peshawar, Swat, Malakand, Swabi, and Mansehra, along with adjoining areas. It also hit Gahkuch city of Gilgit Baltistan’s Ghizer district.
The seismic centre said the epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.
