Lahore: A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 4.7 magnitude on the Richter Scale struck Pakistan on Saturday. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the tremors were felt at 12:57 am (IST). The depth of earthquake was recorded at 190 kilometers. No casualties have been reported as of yet. Further details are awaited.
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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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