Earthquake recorded in northwest Pakistan

Earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 recorded near Chitral, says United States Geological Survey

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 was recorded on Sunday near Chitral in northwest Pakistan, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake struck 83 km (50 miles) north-northwest of the city, which lies close to the border with Afghanistan, the organisation reported.

Prelim M5.9 earthquake Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region Nov-22 18:16 UTC, updates https://t.co/rVpNWS2avp

— USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) November 22, 2015

M5.9 Hindu Kush #earthquake is an aftershock of M7.5 of Oct. 26. Nothing abnormal here

— EMSC (@LastQuake) November 22, 2015

Over 200 killed in Pakistan as 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes

According to Express News, jolts were felt in Lahore, Faislabad, Sheikhupura and Muzafarabad, among other cities.

Earlier on October 26, an earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck Pakistan and northeastern Afghanistan, killing over 200 people.