An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted many parts of Pakistan Monday afternoon.
The MET department confirmed the epicentre of the quake to be near the Afghan-Tajikistan border and was measured to be at a depth of 200 kilometres.
Tremors were felt in various parts of the country including Islamabad, Faisalabad, Mianwali, Peshawar and Sargodah and were felt up to 30 seconds after the quake.
The quake was also felt in the Gilgir-Baltistan region, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and the bordering regions of Afghanistan.
Initial reports have not revealed any injuries thus far, however, the quake spread panic among people and they rushed out of their homes. No loss of life or property has been reported.
