Published on, Aug. 19 -- August 19, 2025 11:10 AM

A powerful earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several cities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday morning, spreading panic among residents already struggling with recent floods.

The tremors originated from the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan at a depth of 190 kilometers. Despite being mild, the jolts were strong enough to be clearly felt across multiple northern cities.

Residents in Peshawar, Abbottabad, Charsadda, Chitral, Haripur, Malakand, Batkhela, and surrounding areas reported strong vibrations. People rushed out of homes and offices, fearing aftershocks and possible damage to buildings.

The earthquake was also felt in Mansehra, Mingor...