The earthquake in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Friday morning, filled in as a reality check. The Pakistan National Earthquake Checking Center immediately affirmed a size 4.4 quake, impacting shockwaves over the twin urban cities and their encompassing regions.
The seismic earthquake action, which started at 5:30 a.m., was not confined to the twin urban areas alone. Contiguous areas like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir additionally felt the earth underneath their feet in the early hours, upgrading the need to keep moving.
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The focal point of the seismic tremor was situated in the southwest of Kashmir, at a profundity of around 16 kilometers, as per the checking focus.
While the ground shuddered, occupants of Islamabad and Rawalpindi escaped their homes, unfortunate of awful. Luckily, no fatalities or property harm were recorded, permitting restless inhabitants to inhale a moan of help.
This current seismic event is comparable to one that occurred on December 20, when numerous tremors from an earthquake were detected in the Twin Cities at about 9:50 p.m. Mother Nature continues to remind us of her unexpected strength, keeping the region on high alert.
Authorities are encouraging citizens to remain aware and brace for any aftershocks as the twin cities deal with these seismic reminders.
The seismic activity serves as a sharp reminder of the necessity of earthquake preparedness and the continuous need to increase infrastructure resilience in sensitive areas.
