4.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Islamabad, Mansehra and Muree

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – A moderate earthquake hit Islamabad, Mansehra and Muree districts on Thursday.

According to the details garnered, tremors were also felt in Islamabad, Murree, Azad Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Layyah, Neelum and other cities and town.

However, no loss of life was initially reported.

According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad, a 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck 25km to the south east of Mangora (also known as Mingora, Swat) at 7:19pm. The depth was reported to be 208km.

Reports have started to emerge that the tremors were also felt in Muzaffarabad city and its surrounding areas, Swat, Balakot and Abbottabad.