5.5-magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, Peshawar, parts of KP
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A 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Islamabad, Peshawar and several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday, the Seismological Centre data showed.
The tremors were also felt in Swat, Hangu, North Waziristan and Chitral, while residents Rawalpindi experienced the shaking as well.
The seismological centre said the earthquake was moderate level, measured 5.5 in magnitude and occurred at a depth of 199 kilometres.
It added that the epicentre was located in the Koh Hindu Kush region.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
— This is a developing story and is being updated with additional details.
