Overview

• Pakistan’s Meteorological Department and the Seismological Center confirmed the 5.5-magnitude event early Friday.
• Tremors were felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Swat, Lower Dir, and Chitral, with reports also from parts of Punjab.
• No casualties or property damage had been reported in initial assessments.
• Residents rushed outdoors in panic as buildings shook in several northern cities.
• News outlets described the coverage as developing, with authorities continuing to monitor for updates.