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Mild tremor hits parts of country

By Web Desk
April 18, 2017

ISLAMABAD: Moderate earthquake struck various areas of the country including twin cities Islamabad-Rawalpindi and its adjacent areas in the wee hours of Tuesday.

The 5.5-magnitude quake hit Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Nowshera and others at around 4:05 a.m. The epicenter was Hindu Kash and its depth was measured at 180 kilometers.

The tremors created panic among the residents, however, no loss of life and property has been reported.