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5.7 magnitude earthquake felt in northern Pakistan
The tremor caused no loss of life and property so far.
The tremor caused no loss of life and property so far. PHOTO: FILE
ISLAMABAD: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale jolted several parts of the country including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Swat, North Waziristan, Nowshera and Abbotabad on Thursday.
The quake was recorded at 5.7 magnitude on the Richter Scale, and its epicentre was in Koh Hindukush, according to met office.
The tremor, which was felt in several parts of the country, caused no loss of life and property so far.
Owing to the tremor, which lasted for a few seconds, people rushed out of their buildings amid fear and panic.
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The Increase in Earthquakes is an indication that The end of the world is near.
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My God . Earthquake brought back 8th Oct earthquake thoughts. May Allah have mercy on us and keep us in his safety . ameen
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It was not a moderate, it was a big one and continued for like 30 seconds :O
May God Help us
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didnt felt it
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@athar:
increase in earthquake? how? its just increase in medias and reporting :)
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@Nasir: O May God Help us
I won’t!
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I felt it when i was attempting my paper in the University Campus, Nobody there felt.
I surprised to see that the building was jolting and nobody took any notice.
Thanks to Allah who saved us.
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