The quake measured 4.6 on the Richter scale and originated in the northern part of India. PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS
The tremors caused panic in the city and many buildings have been evacuated.
The earthquake was also felt in parts of Indian Punjab.
According to the MET department, the quake was of 4.6 magnitude and originated in northern parts of India.
Many people from Lahore also tweeted about the quake:
My whole office shook. Who felt the tremors in Lahore !!
— Aamna Taseer (@AamnaTaseer) August 29, 2013
https://twitter.com/NabihaMeher/status/373026605746356224
Yup, Earthquake reports coming in from #Lahore.
— Ovais Jafar (@ovaisjafar) August 29, 2013
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