Earthquake: 6.8 magnitude earthquake in many cities including Islamabad of Pakistan, two killed, 6 injured. earthquake in many

Pakistan In Tuesday, two people were killed and six were injured due to an earthquake of magnitude 6.8. epicenter Afghanistan Was in the Hindu Kush region. According to Pakistan Meteorological Department, Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore and Rawalpindi cities of Pakistan Tremors of earthquake were felt. Stampede has also been reported in a market in Rawalpindi during the earthquake.

According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake also shook parts of Afghanistan and India, including the capital New Delhi. According to the US Geological Services, the epicenter of this earthquake was 40 km south by southeast of the Hindukush region of Afghanistan. The earthquake occurred at a depth of about 190 km.

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Earthquake killed two people

According to a report by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority, two people were killed and six were injured in incidents of roof, wall and house collapse, while eight houses were partially damaged in the province. Swat district police officer Shafiullah Gandapur said two people were killed in the district, while 150 were injured. The injured have been taken to Saidu Teaching Hospital for treatment.

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ready to deal with emergencies

According to information, tremors were felt in Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Quetta, Kohat, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan, South Waziristan and other areas of the country. At the same time, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif ordered the National Disaster Management Authority and other institutions to be ready to deal with any emergency.

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