5.6-magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Pakistan, Afghanistan

There are no immediate reports regarding the casualties and damages caused

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan in the late hours of Tuesday, Express News reported.

Initial reports revealed the quake jolted parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and Punjab, with tremors being felt in Chitral, Shangla, Gilgit, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Sahiwal and surrounding areas.

According to The United States Geological Survey, the epicenter of the earthquake was recorded in Jurm district of northeastern Badakhshan province of Afghanistan, and measured 5.6 on the richter scale.

Prelim M5.6 earthquake Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan Jan-12 20:05 UTC, updates https://t.co/u49O05xMv5

— USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) January 12, 2016

Following tremors, many evacuated their homes and buildings amid fears of further shocks.

No casualties or property damage has been reported thus far.

Many took to Twitter announcing news of the earthquake.

Was Sleeping in warm blanket when sudden Felt Heavy tremors #earthquake, got up and go out from the room. God bless on all of us #Pakistan

— Islamuddin Sajid (@islamudinsajid) January 12, 2016

What happened to Pakistan, every other day #earthquake has badly psychologically affected our people. #AstaghaferoAllah

— Islamuddin Sajid (@islamudinsajid) January 12, 2016

Earthquake in pakistan may Allah keep save everyone

— Bilawal bhatti (@007Bilawal) January 12, 2016

#earthquake are too frequently hitting Pakistan. Frequent earthquakes are an indication of Almighty's anger
Repent before His wrath descends

— depreciation (@raving_dead) January 12, 2016