5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Pakistan and Parts of India

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck parts of Pakistan, including Islamabad, on September 11. The epicenter was near Dera Ghazi Khan in Punjab. Tremors were felt in India. No casualties or damage were reported immediately. Authorities in Punjab remain on high alert for aftershocks.

On September 11, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of Pakistan, including the capital city, Islamabad. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported that the quake's epicenter was near Dera Ghazi Khan in the southwestern Punjab province, at a depth of 10 kilometers.

Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The earthquake struck at 12:28 PM Pakistan Standard Time, registering 5.7 on the Richter scale according to the Met Department. The tremors were felt across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces, and extended into India's capital, Delhi, and nearby regions.

Authorities in Punjab province were placed on high alert to manage potential aftershocks, with district emergency operation centers and the Provincial Disaster Management Authority on standby. The spokesperson urged residents to report any damages via the disaster management authority's helpline. The United States Geological Survey recorded the quake's magnitude as 5.4, noting its impact across Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan.

(With inputs from agencies.)