earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck Pakistan on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 12:55 PM local time. The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Hazara region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) northeast of Islamabad. The earthquake was felt in several other parts of Pakistan, including Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar. Earthquake hits Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. However, the earthquake did cause some panic and people rushed out of buildings in several cities. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for the affected areas, warning of possible aftershocks.
The earthquake comes at a time when Pakistan is already facing a number of challenges, including a severe economic crisis and a surge in violence by the Taliban. The earthquake is a further blow to the country and will add to the challenges facing the government. Earthquake hits Lahore Islamabad Peshawar
Here are some of the details about the earthquake:
- Magnitude: 5.6
- Epicenter: Hazara region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) northeast of Islamabad
- Time: 12:55 PM local time
- Felt in: Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, and other parts of Pakistan
- Damage: No immediate reports of damage or injuries
- Alerts: Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for the affected areas, warning of possible aftershocks
