Strong 6.3 Quake Jolts Pakistan, Hindu Kush Epicenter ‬

Strong 6.3 Quake Jolts Pakistan, Hindu Kush Epicenter

Saturday, 4 April, 2026 00:43 PST

Strong 6.3 Quake Jolts Pakistan, Hindu Kush Epicenter

ISLAMABAD - A powerful earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale rattled several parts of Pakistan, including Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir.

According to the Seismological Center, the quake originated at a depth of 190 kilometers, with its epicenter located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan.

Tremors were felt in major cities including Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Murree, Swat, Muzaffarabad, and Skardu. Panic-stricken citizens rushed out of their homes reciting prayers.

While the tremors were significant, no immediate reports of casualties or structural damage have been received.

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