BackEarthquake of 6.1 magnitude shakes Afghanistan, Pakistan
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake struck about 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Khost in southeastern Afghanistan and was at a depth of 51 km.
PremiumThe US Geological Survey (USGS) on 22 June said that an earthquake of 6.1 magnitude has hit parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan in the wee hours.
The USGS said the quake struck about 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Khost in southeastern Afghanistan and was at a depth of 51 km.
So far, there have been no immediate reports of damage or deaths.
The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said Shaking was felt over a range of some 500 km by about 119 million people in Pakistan, Afghanistan and India.
Pakistan media reported a mild intensity earthquake struck Islamabad and other parts of the country.
Apart from this, an earthquake of 5.1 magnitude occurred at around 12:38am, 561km west of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, news agency ANI has reported citing National Center for Seismology.
"Massive EARTHQUAKE in Islamabad! Allah khair! I hope you're all safe! Allah Taala protect us all. Amen," said one of the Twitter users from Pakistan.
Tremors were also felt in Lahore, Multan, Quetta and several other areas of Pakistan.
The Namal reported that the earthquake was felt for a few seconds and sent people scurrying into the streets.
No loss of life and property was reported.
Last Friday, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake jolted several Pakistani cities including Islamabad, Peshawar, Rawalpindi and Multan.
The shocks was also recorded in Faisalabad, Abbottabad, Swat, Buner, Kohat and Malakand, according to Geo News reported.
(With Inputs from ANI)
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