Karachi: A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 4.2 magnitude on the Richter Scale hit Pakistan on Friday. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake hit at a depth of 10 km. There is no immediate report of any casualties or damage.
On Tuesday, earthquake tremors jolted parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.As per Pakistan’s seismological centre, the earthquake tremors were felt in Swat, Mingora, Lower Pir, Upper Dir and adjoining areas.
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Pakistan has a history of more severe earthquakes, with the strongest recorded being a 7.7 magnitude quake that hit the Awaran, Kech region on September 24, 2013.
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