An earthquake rattled several cities of Punjab and Islamabad on Saturday morning, creating panic among the residents. According to the National Seismological Center, the earthquake measured 4.2 in magnitude with a depth of 15 kilometers at 9.37 am. The epicenter of the earthquake was 50 kilometers southwest of Tarbela. The 4.2 magnitude earthquake also jolted Attock, Hassanabdal, Kamra, Hazro, Kharian, Islamabad, and adjacent areas. The sudden shaking prompted residents to rush out of their homes, many reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba in fear.

No casualties or property damage were reported in initial assessments. Earlier on December 19, 2025, a strong earthquake was felt in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) According to the Seismological Center, the earthquake measured 5.7 on the Richter scale, which occurred at a depth of 12 kilometers. Its epicenter was located in the Hindukush region of Afghanistan. The tremors were reported in upper regions, including Malakand, Dir, and Chitral, while an aftershock was also felt in Landikotal and the surrounding areas of Khyber district.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)