Earthquake Today in Pakistan Islamabad and Rawalpindi Affected
Date: April 12, 2025
Location: Pakistan (including Islamabad and Rawalpindi)
Alert: Earthquake Alert Issued
Today, on April 12, 2025, Pakistan experienced two back-to-back earthquakes, shaking parts of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and northern regions. Residents reported tremors across major cities, prompting an earthquake alert and public concern.
Earthquake Details
First Earthquake:
- Time: 11:54 AM (Pakistan Standard Time)
- Magnitude: 4.3
- Epicenter: Near the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border
- Depth: 88 km
- Regions Affected: Swat, Shangla, Mardan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Mansehra, Kohistan, and other areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Second Earthquake:
- Time: 12:30 PM (PKT)
- Magnitude: 5.5 (PMD), 5.0 (USGS)
- Epicenter: Approximately 60 km northwest of Rawalpindi
- Depth: 12 km (PMD), 39.2 km (USGS)
- Affected Areas:
- Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Jhang
- Cities in KP: Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Lakki Marwat, Lower Dir, Malakand, Shabqadar
Public Reactions
Residents in Islamabad and Rawalpindi quickly evacuated buildings after feeling intense tremors. Panic spread on social media, with many searching for terms like earthquake near me, earthquake today Islamabad, and Zalzala today. No major damage or injuries have been reported as of yet, but authorities continue to monitor the situation.
Stay Updated
For real-time updates on today’s earthquake in Pakistan, including specific reports on the Islamabad earthquake today and Rawalpindi earthquake, stay tuned to Pakistan news sources and emergency channels.
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