The epicenter of the earthquake was located in Afghanistan, and tremors were felt all the way till New Delhi.
Witnessed the strongest ever #EarthQuakeInPakistan ,Prayers fr all those affected by the #earthquake today.May all be in Allah's protection.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) October 26, 2015
For all those who have been affected in the Earthquake in Pakistan our prayers are with you all.
— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) 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
12 Afghan schoolgirls killed in earthquake.Our condolences are with you and your family as well as with all those who have been affected
— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) October 26, 2015
Fakhre Alam, who hosts show for a private sports channel, lost track of the Pakistan-England match after the news.
Have sort of lost the focus on #PAKvENG match...all my thoughts with the people of Pakistan & my heart prayers for everyone's safety.
— Fakhr-e-Alam S.I & S.E (@falamb3) October 26, 2015
Meanwhile, Indian cricketers also expressed concern for their countrymen.
He sensed this one though. Hope everyone is safe. #earthquake https://t.co/T7zAYlZ6rq
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) October 26, 2015
2nd earthquake experience this year. Heart-rate more than slightly elevated.. 🙏
— mark butcher (@markbutcher72) October 26, 2015
Looks like a strong earthquake.. be safe...
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) October 26, 2015
Looks like a big quake. Hope people are safe all over. In Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 26, 2015
Looks like a Scary quake this..God be with those in strife.
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) October 26, 2015
Local celebrities weren’t far behind in sending out their thoughts and prayers, while relaying their experiences of the quake on twitter:
That's the most I've ever felt an earthquake.
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) October 26, 2015
WOAH! HUGE earthquake! #Lahore
— MEESHA SHAFI (@itsmeeshashafi) October 26, 2015
That was one very scary experience, seriously, something I have never experienced before.#earthquake
— Wiqar Ali Khan (@wiqaralikhan) October 26, 2015
Hoping and praying for the safety of all. https://t.co/iJkJw9HyBm
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) October 26, 2015
Dreading the news,nightmare of 2005 reoccurred,bad news kept pouring in for weeks,praying for affected areas.
— Saba Hamid (@Sabhamid) October 26, 2015
https://twitter.com/Nidabutt9/status/658603130410659840
Incredibly long intense earthquake tremor after night of deafening thunder lightening,rain.Praying 4 everyones safety.Allah Reham#Islamabad
— Nadia Jamil (@NJLahori) October 26, 2015
Adding levity to chaos as we ran outside the Apt. was a gentleman who whizzed past me half-singing: 'Angraiyan leti hoon mai jab zor zor se'
— Osman Khalid Butt 🇵🇸 (@aClockworkObi) October 26, 2015
Hope everyone is safe from the #earthquake in #pakistan. May Allah be our protector. Ameen
— Naseer Afridi (@naseerafridiart) October 26, 2015
Can't do much about earthquakes.. Except pray that the damage is minimal. Terrible news.
— Rubya Chaudhry (@RubyaChaudhry) October 26, 2015
Just learnt that the #earthquake has struck #Pakistan, #Afghanistan & #India. Hope you, your friends & family are safe.
— Shafqat Amanat Ali (@ShafqatAmanatA) October 26, 2015
Ya -Allah Reham .. Hope everyone's safe.
— Umair Jaswal (@umairjaswal) October 26, 2015
You can follow live updates of the earthquake here.
Meanwhile, here is a list of some of the biggest earthquakes in recent history.
In case of an emergency during an earthquake, you can follow this guide to assure safety.
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