Horror as huge earthquake rocks major city sparking panic

A strong earthquake has rocked Afghanistan with 5.2 tremors shaking the capital Kabul.

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake originating in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region jolted parts of Pakistan on Wednesday, with tremors felt in Islamabad, Peshawar and other areas of Khyber- Pakhtunkhwa, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

Tremors were reportedly felt in Islamabad and its adjoining areas, as well as Peshawar, Malakand and other districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 

The epicentre was located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan.

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A 5.4-magnitude earthquake originating in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region jolted parts of Pakistan on Wednesday, with tremors felt in Islamabad, Peshawar and other areas of Khyber- Pakhtunkhwa, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

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