Magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits Quetta
- By Web Desk -
- May 12, 2025
QUETTA: An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale jolted Balochistan’s capital on Monday, ARY News reported.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC), the earthquake tremors of 4.9 magnitude were felt in Quetta and adjoining areas.
The NSMC said the epicentre was located in the west of Quetta.
On April 12, an earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale jolted Islamabad and cities of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
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The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) said that tremors were felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi Swat, Mansehra, Swabi, Mardan, Lakki Marwat and other KP cities.
The tremors were also felt in Karak, Chiniot, Mianwali, Hafizabad, Sheikhupura, Gujranwala. Sangla Hill, Safdarabad, Pindi Battian and Attock.