Two dead as earthquake jolts parts of Pakistan

Earthquake tremors were felt in various parts of the country on Wednesday.

According to initial reports, tremors were felt in Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar and Quetta. Tremors were also felt in Khyber Agency and Bajaur Agency.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) the earthquake’s epicenter was the Hindu Kush region, measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale. In Pakistan, the quake measured 4.9.

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has stated due to minor jolts felt across the country, no serious losses are expected.

In Quetta, many buildings were reported to have cracks in their foundations. A minor girl, aged 1.5 months, died when the wall of a house fell in Balochistan’s Lasbela district. Sameena, daughter of Ali Akbar, was killed, while many others were injured.

In Swat Valley, a visitor in a local hotel passed away due to a heart attack as a result of jolts in the building.

In Nok Kundi, Balochistan, the wall of a school fell which may have left school children injured.

Two school children have reportedly been injured in Landi Arbab in Peshawar after the tremors caused panic.