Earthquake felt in Peshawar and Islamabad

[Fazlu]

But I can confirm from Peshawar to Islamabad it took it 12 sec to reach....... Man i wish we had trains this fast . It was awesome experience I had today

I understand. However, was there any casualties ?

 

[Jango]

Didn't feel it. I am in G 10 Islamabad , but my relatives in DHA sure felt it and came running out.

 

[mjnaushad]

I understand. However, was there any casualties ?

Luckily No.....

 

[shuttler]

Our best wishes to you, Pakistan!

 

[XTREME]

O Allah forgive us - AmiN!

 

[Jazzbot]

Yup felt it in Lahore, it was for just couple of seconds but was intensive and I clearly felt it.

 

[p(-)0ENiX]

6.1 magnitude earthquake tremors felt in Islamabad, KPK and other Punjab areas
NNI - 12 July 2012​

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck large swathes of Pakistan, including Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Northwsestern tribal region on Thursday. According to reports, the tremors shook the areas around 30 seconds, spreading panic among the people. Residents came out of their houses, reciting verses from the holy Quran. Chief Meteorologist Muhammad Riaz told that the quake was recorded 6.1 magnitude on the Richter scale while it was centered in Hindu Kush region about 357 kilometers from Islamabad.

TV reports said the tremors were felt in Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sargodah, Dera Ismail Khan, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, North Waziristan, Swat, Hangu, Battagram, Nowshera an Hazara division. The epicentre of the earthquake has been reported to be the HinduKush mountains. The weather department has also confirmed the incidence of the earthquake. No loss of life and property have been reported from the affected areas so far.

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May God have mercy on Pakistan!