5.4-magnitude earthquake jolts parts of KP, Islamabad (opens original article in a new tab)

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad, with the epicenter in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region. Rescue authorities advised public to use emergency helplines. The region experiences frequent seismic activity due to tectonic plate intersections.

• 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad
• Epicenter in Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan
• Rescue 1122 advised public to contact helpline for emergencies
• Pakistan lies on three tectonic plates with frequent seismic activity