Strong Earthquake Shook Pakistan

by MJK on 2009/01/03 · 1 comment

in Current Affairs



A strong earthquake few minutes ago shook Pakistan (at approx 1:34am). Being in Islamabad, i could feel it a  bit stronger then the average earth quake. Lets hope everything is fine and no loss of life is reported any where in the country and may Allah save us from His wrath. Ameen

PESHAWAR: Tremors have jolted NWFP, Punjab and Tribal areas including Islamabad, Peshawar, Chitral, Lahore, FATA, Azad Kashmir, Abottabad, Rawalpindi, Mansehra, Geo T.V reported on early Sunday.
The quake magnitude was reportedly 5.9 on Richter scale; chief metrological officer said however, no immediate reports on casualties while its epicenter was in Hindu Kash mountainous range, he added.
Meanwhile, people in panic have come out of their homes for seeking open-air places. (Source: Geo TV)

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Owais Ehsan January 3, 2009 at 11:03 pm

5.9 is serious stuff.. hope everyone is fine in Pakistan.

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