ISLAMABAD: A powerful 5.8-magnitude earthquake has struck Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and other cities in the eastern Punjab province, scaring many people who rushed out of multistory buildings and homes.
Authorities said they were still trying to confirm whether Tuesday’s quake caused any damage or casualties.
Pakistan’s Meteorological Department says according to its preliminary assessment the epicenter of the 5.8-magnitude quake was located near the mountainous city of Jehlum in the Punjab province.
The tremors shook walls in Islamabad and left people standing in the streets outside.
According to initial reports, around 50 people were wounded due to the earthquake in Mirpur. The deputy commissioner AJK said that emergency has been imposed in hospitals.
Roads in Mirpur were cracked due to the intensity of the earthquake.
The earthquake sent people of affected areas scurrying into the streets.
The earthquake damaged houses and buildings in Mirpur, while several cars fell into the deep cracks on the roads.
