Earthquake tremors hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Lower Dir, surrounding areas

PMD reported the epicentre of the 4.5 magnitude earthquake was at a depth of 129km; , no casualties reported


NEWS DESK September 22, 2024
PHOTO: APP/FILE

Earthquake tremors were felt in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Lower Dir district and its surrounding areas of on Sunday morning, according to reports from the region.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported the  epicentre of the 4.5 magnitude earthquake was located at a depth of 129 kilometres, near the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border.

Residents of Dir and other areas of Malakand felt the tremors at 9:21 AM, prompting many to rush out of their homes, reciting religious verses.

Fortunately, there were no reports of casualties or property damage.

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