Islamabad: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 jolted the federal capital, Islamabad, late on Saturday night, spreading panic among residents.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported that the earthquake was recorded 8 kilometers southeast of Rawalpindi city, which adjoins Islamabad, at a depth of 17 kilometers. The magnitude was 4.8, and tremors were felt in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
No casualties have been reported so far. The tremors caused panic within the twin cities, leading residents to leave their homes and business centers.