5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: No Major Damage Reported

In the early hours of Saturday, May 10, 2025, residents across Islamabad and various cities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) experienced tremors from a 5.3-magnitude earthquake originating from the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. The seismic event, occurring at 10:08 AM Pakistan Standard Time, was felt in areas including Peshawar, Mardan, Swat, Nowshera, and North Waziristan. The Pakistan Meteorological Department confirmed the earthquake's depth at approximately 230 kilometers, contributing to widespread but mild surface shaking. The tremors prompted residents to evacuate buildings, though no immediate reports of casualties or significant property damage were noted. This event underscores the region's seismic vulnerability and the importance of earthquake preparedness and resilient infrastructure.