Earthquake of 5.7 Magnitude Strikes Punjab, Authorities on High Alert
5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Punjab, Followed by Aftershocks and Precautionary Alerts 1. Earthquake tremors were felt across all districts of Punjab, including Lahore, on Wednesday, as confirmed by the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). 2. The earthquake had a magnitude of 5.7 on the Richter scale, according to Mazhar Hussain, the PDMA spokesperson. 3. The epicenter of the earthquake was near DG Khan (Shadi Wala), and it had a depth of 10 km. 4. The Punjab administration is assessing buildings that may have been impacted by the tremors. 5. The earthquake occurred at 7:28 am in DG Khan, as per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). 6. Authorities are on alert to respond to any aftershocks, with District Emergency Operation Centers and the PDMA's Provincial Control Room on 24/7 standby. 7. Citizens can report damage to PDMA's helpline, 1129. 8. This incident follows a 4.5 magnitude earthquake felt in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, mainly in Swat, th...