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Earthquake jolts Peshawar, surrounding areas

Swat: An earthquake measuring has jolted Peshawar and its surrounding areas on Saturday afternoon, sending thousands of panicked people onto the streets.

GNN Web Desk
Published 3 years ago on Aug 8th 2021, 12:55 am
By Web Desk
Earthquake jolts Peshawar, surrounding areas

The magnitude of quake was 5.1 at Richter scale, while its depth was recorded as 151 kilometers beneath the earth's surface.

The epicenter of the earthquake was Hindukush mountain range.

The tremors were also felt in Lower Dir and adjoining areas.

The tremors spread panic amongst locals, although no loss of life and property was reported from any area.

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