An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 hit near the northern border of Pakistan on the morning of morning, sending residents fleeing buildings in the main cities, including the capital, Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar.
The Epicenter of the earthquake was located 53 kilometers south-southwest of Ashkasham, Afghanistan, at 11:47 am local time (0647 GMT), according to the United States geological service. The tremor originated at a depth of 94 kilometers.
Although not immediately informed victims or significant structural damage, prolonged tremors, which last almost 30 seconds according to eyewitnesses, caused a generalized alarm.
In Islamabad, office workers evacuated high -rise buildings while furniture shook and ceiling fans swing.
In addition to the main cities, the reports confirmed that the shaking was also experienced in areas such as the lowest dir in the province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
Eye witnesses said residents rushed outdoors, many of the religious verses recited with fear.
In Lahore and the surrounding areas, similar scenes were developed, with people who congregate in open spaces after tremors.
No victims or structural damage were not reported immediately. The authorities are evaluating the impact and monitoring of the situation.
