Twin Earthquakes Jolt Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, Sparking Panic

Two magnitude 5.1 earthquakes shook Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, causing panic among residents. The quakes, with an epicenter in Kashmir, disrupted internet services in Muzaffarabad but caused no immediate damage. Tremors were felt in various regions including the Jhelum Valley, Hattian Bala, Chinari, and Chakothi.

Two magnitude 5.1 earthquakes jolted Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Tuesday, panicking residents in the mountainous region.

There were no immediate reports of damage, the Dawn newspaper reported.

The intensity of both quakes was recorded at 5.1 magnitude with an epicenter in Kashmir, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Strong tremors were felt in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as well as in Hattian Bala, Chinari, and Chakothi, and throughout the Jhelum Valley. The earthquakes also temporarily disrupted internet service in Muzaffarabad.

Tremors were also felt in the districts of Leepa Valley, Bagh, Poonch, and Haveli.

A magnitude 7.6 quake in 2005 killed thousands of people in Pakistan and Kashmir.

(With inputs from agencies.)