An earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hit numerous parts of Pakistan as tremors were felt throughout several cities of Pakistan late Friday night.
The epicenter, according to the details, of the earthquake was a city in Tajikistan.
The intensity was recorded at 6.4 magnitude on the Richter’s scale, according to Met Department.
An earthquake originated on 12-02-2021 at 22:02 PST
Magnitude : 6.4
Depth: 80 Km
Lat: 38.12 N
Long: 73.31 E
Epicenter : Tajikistan
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Many parts including Islamabad, Swat, Multan, North Waziristan, Peshawar, Sargodha, Mardan, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Faisalabad were felt the shocks.
The depth of the earthquake, however, was measured at 80km into the ground, as per the Seismological Center.
Inhabitants have been advised to remain cautious as the aftershocks of the earthquake are likely to be felt.