The US Geological Survey put the epicentre near Jurm in northeast Afghanistan, 250 kilometres from the capital Kabul and at a depth of 213.5 km.
The epitcentre is close to the site of an October 2005 quake which had a 7.6 magnitude quake and killed more than 75,000 people, displacing some 3.5 million more, although that quake was much shallower.
Here are all the eyewitness accounts, reactions on Twitter. The most latest tweets will be displayed below:
Spoke to PM Nawaz Sharif & expressed condolences on the loss of lives due to the quake. Offered all possible assistance from India.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 26, 2015
Visited lady reading peshawer for ayadat on behalf of fed govt
— Marvi Memon (@marvi_memon) October 26, 2015
At a loss of words to express my grief on the sad day. May Allah protect our beloved homeland. PM Sharif will be leaving for Pak shortly.
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) October 26, 2015
Remember during the quake the birds were chirping like mad. People were screaming at first, but about thirty seconds in they went silent.
— Ahmer Naqvi (@karachikhatmal) October 26, 2015
This is heartbreaking. Some pictures from Peshawar. #earthquake pic.twitter.com/0NyOI0uqv6
— Nazrana Yousufzai (@Nazranausufzai) October 26, 2015
#Earthquake casualties, injuries, mobile towers down. Thinking of people there, pray for dead and injured https://t.co/8GwJWMPu4Y
— beena sarwar (@beenasarwar) October 26, 2015
I am really worried for you all back home, Hope you and your families are all safe. #earthquake
— Nazrana Yousufzai (@Nazranausufzai) October 26, 2015
Our deepest sympathies for the families of those killed and injured in today's #earthquake in Pakistan, Afghanistan and India. #solidarity
— Sudheendra Kulkarni (@SudheenKulkarni) October 26, 2015
https://twitter.com/ResycleBenLadin/status/658617819693756417
We urge everyone to follow these precautions during an #earthquake. pic.twitter.com/V4clJh1sQw
— KE (@KElectricPk) October 26, 2015
I express my deep sense of grief and sorrow on loss of precious lives in the #earthquake #Pakistan
— Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri (@TahirulQadri) October 26, 2015
Swat: sms 'DCS' to 8333 or Call 09469240338 in case of emergency
— Murad Saeed (@MuradSaeedPTI) October 26, 2015
Terrible earthquake. Praying for all our ppl, esp in landslide-hit northern areas. KP govt on emergency footing. pic.twitter.com/M26OoPjpzV
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 26, 2015
When we are faced with calamities bigger than all of us, we realise the importance of unity. Prayers for Pak, Ind & Afghanistan #Earthquake
— M. Jibran Nasir 🇵🇸 (@MJibranNasir) October 26, 2015
https://twitter.com/Nidabutt9/status/658609527948976128
Stay alert for any aftershocks, folks. #Earthquake pic.twitter.com/5vBBfGLYcS
— Containeristan (@guldaar) October 26, 2015
volunteers and different teams are engaged in rescue activities.NDMA is gathering info.Ambulances&Medical teams moving forward #earthquake
— MaizaHameed (@MaizaHameedMNA) October 26, 2015
https://twitter.com/Aqseyy/status/658607367509188609
Pakistani paramedics treat a man injured in a powerful 7.5-magnitude #earthquake felt throughout the region pic.twitter.com/wzsymi0o5J
— AFP Photo (@AFPphoto) October 26, 2015
https://twitter.com/Natrani/status/658593173065830400
JUST IN: #earthquake image from #Kashmir (via @ahmermkhan) pic.twitter.com/tZspqxaiPg
— Skymet (@SkymetWeather) October 26, 2015
https://twitter.com/Za1d/status/658592427536744448
This looks very very bad even an hour after the preliminary damages. #Earthquake #Pakistan
— Iftikhar Firdous (@IftikharFirdous) October 26, 2015
People came out from their homes after powerful earthquake in #Afganistan pic.twitter.com/uJcrr5ySq6
— Pajhwok Afghan News (@pajhwok) October 26, 2015
Anchors, newscasters please report the casualties in a low tone with feelings for those martyred in #Earthquake and their families. Prayers
— Javed Aziz Khan (@JavedAzizKhan) October 26, 2015
historic mosque masjid mahabat khan minaret damged due to strong #earthquake
— JB (@JBaghwan) October 26, 2015
Pure terror. A minute of a quake.
— Ahmer Naqvi (@karachikhatmal) October 26, 2015
Serious earthquake tremors in Delhi for long. Still shaking.
— Hari Kumar (@HariNYT) October 26, 2015
Cracks appear along the length of a building in Islamabad after the #earthquake
— Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) October 26, 2015
Photo by Umar Ahmed via Facebook pic.twitter.com/s3Pq0QRuTP
Massive #earthquake felt in #Islamabad. Shakes lasted up to two minutes, violently shook walls and vehicles. @Fahdhusain @MJibranNasir
— Zeeshan Salahuddin (@ZeeSalahuddin) October 26, 2015
So a massive #Earthquake in #Lahore and everyone evacuates pic.twitter.com/SUyAH5QATl
— Mian Mobeen Shafaat 🇵🇸 (@mobeenshafaat) October 26, 2015
Earthquake ongoing. #Lahore. pic.twitter.com/m1WodKEHxy
— Gul Bukhari (@GulBukhari) October 26, 2015
Very scary #earthquake in Lahore. My whole buildings swayed for 20 sec. Luckily no one got hurt.
— Shehryar Taseer (@shehryar_taseer) October 26, 2015
I have asked for an urgent assessment and we stand ready for assistance where required, including Afghanistan & Pakistan.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 26, 2015
Heard about strong earthquake in Afghanistan-Pakistan region whose tremors have been felt in parts of India. I pray for everyone's safety.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 26, 2015
Chairman #PPP @BBhuttoZardari asks workers to help #earthquake victims https://t.co/YsXuvRjOwW
— PPP (@MediaCellPPP) October 26, 2015
Private clinics n hospitals across Swat instructed 2 provide free treatment 2 those injured in earthquake
— Murad Saeed (@MuradSaeedPTI) October 26, 2015
470 DYFI responses listing "strong" to "very strong" near M7.5 Afghanistan epicenter. https://t.co/OR7fOv6bg5 pic.twitter.com/9gP0ksVAjQ
— USGS (@USGS) October 26, 2015
https://twitter.com/ZaidZamanHamid/status/658592728666808321
Keep safe everyone #earthquake
— Aseefa B Zardari (@AseefaBZ) October 26, 2015
Stay outdoors for a couple of hours, away from possible falling debris as aftershocks are eminent after such an intense earthquake #Pakistan
— Syed Ali Raza Abidi (@abidifactor) October 26, 2015
KPK worst hit it seems after the #earthquake. Praying that there isn't too much loss of human lives.
— Reham Khan (@RehamKhan1) October 26, 2015
JI workers and @alkhidmatorg are instructed to immediately establish relief camps and help the victims of #Earthquake at all places
— Siraj ul Haq (@SirajOfficial) October 26, 2015
https://twitter.com/sharmeenochinoy/status/658583048330547200
Stronger than the 2005 #earthquake
— Reham Khan (@RehamKhan1) October 26, 2015
Major Earthquake has hit our mother land Paksitan. All our prays and well wishes are with the families.May Allah protect all of us. Ameen
— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) October 26, 2015
Massive #Earthquake has struck Pakistan. May Allah keep us safe. @alkhidmatorg is gathering data in its disaster management cell.
— Siraj ul Haq (@SirajOfficial) October 26, 2015
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