Earthquake tremors felt in Islamabad and KP after 5.7 magnitude quake near Afghanistan-Tajikistan border

Tremors were felt in Islamabad and several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday after an earthquake struck the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border region, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

The PMD stated that the earthquake was recorded at 11:46am with a magnitude of 5.7 on the Richter scale. The epicentre was located near the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border at a depth of around 170 kilometres.

According to the report, the tremors were felt in multiple areas including Islamabad, Swat, Shangla, and Buner, causing brief panic among residents who rushed out of homes and buildings as a precaution.

However, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a slightly different reading, recording the earthquake’s magnitude at 5.1 with a depth of 105.1 kilometres.

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This is not the first seismic activity in the region in recent weeks. Earlier, residents of Islamabad and KP also experienced tremors on April 3 when a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan.

Earlier this month, parts of Balochistan also witnessed two separate earthquakes, highlighting ongoing seismic activity across the country.

Pakistan lies on three major tectonic plates — the Arabian, Eurasian, and Indian plates — making it highly vulnerable to earthquakes. The interaction of these plates creates multiple seismic zones across the country, resulting in frequent tectonic activity.

Authorities continue to monitor seismic developments, while experts urge residents in earthquake-prone regions to remain cautious and follow safety guidelines during such events.