The earthquake was felt in major cities including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and various areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa such as Peshawar and Swat, leading to widespread panic as residents evacuated buildings. The PMD noted that the tremors were recorded at 11:46 am and that this was the second significant quake in the region within a month, following a 6.1 magnitude quake earlier in April.
OTHERPublished 27 Apr 2026 • Published 14h ago • Updated 12h ago
5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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On April 27, 2026, a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region, sending tremors through Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, causing panic among residents. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported the quake occurred at a depth of 170 kilometers.
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