The earthquake jolted Islamabad and adjoining areas at around 9:51 pm. But fortunately, it wasn’t a strong one. We hope no damage was done and that everyone is safe and sound.
The magnitude of the earthquake was 5.5.
Residents of Islamabad are tweeting about it.
https://twitter.com/atifaslamsm/status/1092832203011252225
Another earthquake jolts Islamabad. Magnitude 5.4 #earthquake shakes Southwestern Kashmir 10 mins ago, according to @LastQuake. pic.twitter.com/MQUFsPAaet
— Sana Jamal (@Sana_Jamal) February 5, 2019
According to LastQuake, the earthquake struck 133 km northwest of Srinagar. The areas which felt the jolt include cities in Pakistan including Islamabad, Peshawar, Abbottabad, and others. Whereas cities in India including Delhi also witnessed the earthquake.
M5.6 #earthquake (#भूकंप) strikes 133 km NW of #Srīnagar (#India) 19 min ago. Updated map of its effects: pic.twitter.com/HN4wLpz48L
— EMSC (@LastQuake) February 5, 2019
Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan also tweeted about it.
Bed moved liked some one shaked it. #earthquake #jammu
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 5, 2019
Just a few days back, Islamabad was jolted by an earthquake. Though no casualties were reported.