6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Northern Pakistan, Tremors Felt Across Multiple Regions

Islamabad, April 3, 2026 — A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck parts of northern Pakistan late Friday night, sending panic among residents as strong tremors were felt across several major cities.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC), the earthquake occurred at 9:13 PM PST. The quake had a depth of 190 kilometres, indicating it originated deep beneath the Earth’s surface.

The epicentre was located in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, at latitude 36.48°N and longitude 70.84°E. The Hindu Kush area is known for frequent seismic activity due to tectonic plate movements.

Tremors Felt Across Major Cities

The earthquake was widely felt in several parts of the country, including:

• Islamabad
• Rawalpindi
• Peshawar
• Muzaffarabad
• Skardu

Residents in these areas reported buildings shaking, prompting many to rush out of homes and offices as a precaution.

No Immediate Reports of Damage

As of now, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, and emergency services remain on alert in affected regions.

Pakistan lies on a seismically active zone, making earthquakes a frequent occurrence, especially in northern areas bordering Afghanistan.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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