Earthquake Shakes Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
On a Wednesday morning, a 5.3-magnitude earthquake shook Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, and several areas in the neighboring Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, including Peshawar. The tremors were felt in regions such as Mohmand, Shabqadar, Attock, Malakand, Swat, Shangla, Buner, and Abbottabad.
Epicenter and Depth
The epicenter of this earthquake was located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, a place known for frequent earthquakes. The Pakistan Meteorological Department’s Seismological Centre reported that the earthquake occurred at 10:13 am, with a depth of 220 kilometers.
Earlier Earthquake in Afghanistan
Earlier in the day, Afghanistan experienced a 4.1-magnitude earthquake. The National Centre of Seismology (NCS) reported that this earthquake struck at 3:36 pm (IST) at a depth of 60 kilometers, with its epicenter at Latitude 36.43 N and Longitude 71.39 E.
Previous Seismic Activity
On November 4, another earthquake of magnitude 4.1 was recorded in Afghanistan. This event occurred at 4:52 pm (IST) at a depth of 25 kilometers, with the epicenter at Latitude 36.23 N and Longitude 71.10 E.
Doubts Revealed
Islamabad -: Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan. It is located in the northern part of the country and is known for its beautiful scenery and important government buildings.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa -: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a province in Pakistan. It is located in the northwestern part of the country and is known for its mountains and diverse cultures.
Epicenter -: The epicenter is the point on the Earth’s surface directly above where an earthquake starts underground. It is usually the place where the shaking is felt the strongest.
Hindu Kush -: The Hindu Kush is a mountain range that stretches across Afghanistan and parts of Pakistan. It is known for its high peaks and is a region where earthquakes often occur.
Magnitude -: Magnitude is a number that shows how strong an earthquake is. A higher number means a stronger earthquake. For example, a 5.3-magnitude earthquake is stronger than a 4.1-magnitude earthquake.
Seismic activity -: Seismic activity refers to the frequency and strength of earthquakes in a particular area. Regions with high seismic activity experience more earthquakes.