4.5-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Northern Pakistan

An earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude on the Richter scale struck the northern areas of Pakistan without any reports of casualties. The earthquake's depth was recorded at 151 km, with its epicenter located in the Hindu Kush Mountain range, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The tremors were felt in northern Pakistan including Islamabad, Swat Valley and Peshawar regions. On August 20, an earthquake measuring 5.3 magnitude on the Richter scale struck areas of Pakistan and the Kashmir region Source: Qatar News Agency