US Geological Survey says that the quake occurred Monday at 4:29 pm local time.
The epicenter, in southern Badakhshan province, is 175 miles (280 kilometers) northeast of the Afghan capital of Kabul where the quake was felt for about 15 seconds.
The earthquake also was detected in neighboring Afghan provinces and created slight tremors in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad. Reports stated that the tremors were also felt in Peshawar, Kohat and Mardan.
Most parts of Sindh and Southern Punjab were under the grip of heat wave with mercury hovering over 40 degrees in many areas.Temperature in Dera Ghazi Khan recorded 43 degree celsius, 41.2 degree in Multan, Bahawalpur, Vehari, Khanewal, Lodhran etc
Nawabshah and its surroundings remained in grip of severe heat wave on Sunday, forcing the people to remain indoors. The Met Office recorded 43 centigrade in Nawabshah.
According to met analysis, continental air will prevail over most parts of the country during the next few days. The water reserves were expected to get a boost in coming week.
Nawabshah and its surroundings remained in grip of severe heat wave on Sunday, forcing the people to remain indoors. The Met Office recorded 43 centigrade in Nawabshah.
According to met analysis, continental air will prevail over most parts of the country during the next few days. The water reserves were expected to get a boost in coming week.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, said sources.
The epicenter of the quake was about 185 kilometers from Mansehra
