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Magnitude 4.3 earthquake jolts Lahore, adjoining areas

Panic arose among citizens due to the jolts, prompting them to quickly vacate their homes.

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Magnitude 4.3 earthquake jolts Lahore, adjoining areas
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Lahore, as well as other parts of Punjab, were rocked by a 4.3-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, GNN reported.

The quake measured 4.3 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre near Sheikhupura. 

The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, said officials. 

Tremors were felt in various parts of Punjab including Lahore, Sheikhupura, Farooqabad, Sharqpur and Jaranwala.

Panic arose among citizens due to the jolts, prompting them to quickly vacate their homes and offices and stand under the open skies to wait out the episode. 

No casualties have been reported so far.

 

 

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