Earthquake jolts Swat and surrounding areas
Pakistan
A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Swat and nearby areas, prompting residents to rush outdoors. Authorities say no casualties or damage have been reported so far.
SWAT (Dunya News) - Tremors of an earthquake were felt in Swat district and surrounding areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to the Seismological Center, the earthquake measured 4.0 on the Richter scale and had a depth of 18 kilometers. The epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush mountain range.
Eyewitnesses said that people rushed out of their homes, reciting the Kalima after the tremors.
Meanwhile, local authorities stated that no reports of casualties or property damage have been received so far.
