Residents panic as earthquake shakes Swat
Pakistan
People rush out of their homes reciting prayers
SWAT (Dunya News) - Earthquake tremors were felt in Swat and surrounding areas, causing panic among residents.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the earthquake measured 5.1 on the scale with a depth of 166 kilometers. The epicenter was located in the border region of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan.
As the tremors struck, people rushed out of their homes reciting prayers. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported.
It is worth mentioning that just days ago, another earthquake of magnitude 4.5 had also jolted Swat and nearby areas. That quake had a depth of 80 kilometers, with its epicenter in the Hindu Kush mountain range.
