ISLAMABAD: A 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook Lahore, Gujrat, and several other cities across Punjab on Thursday, causing residents to flee their homes and buildings in panic.
Tremors were reported in Jhelum, Kamalia, Khanewal, Chichawatni, Bhalwal, Chiniot, and Hafizabad.
The quake’s epicenter was near Kharian, at a depth of 15 kilometers.
According to the initial report from the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), no casualties or significant property damage were reported.
The administration is actively gathering more information, confirmed DG PDMA.
