Earthquake tremors felt across several KP districts

ISLAMABAD: Earthquake tremors measuring 5.3 magnitude were felt in Pakistan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan on Sunday night, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), ARY News reported.

The PDMA said the earthquake’s epicentre was in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, with a depth of 84 kilometres.

The tremors were recorded at 10:48pm, the authority said.

In Pakistan, tremors were felt in several areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, Mardan, Swat, Mansehra, Bajaur, Parachinar and Malakand.

Earthquake tremors were also reported in Lower Dir, Bisham, Battagram, Buner, Mohmand district, Chitral and adjoining areas.