LAHORE – A mild earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale hit Lahore and several other cities of Punjab on Tuesday, leaving the citizens in panic.
Tremors were felt in Okara, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Okara and other cities where people came out of their houses and offices out of fear.
According to seismic data, the earthquake originated at a depth of 14 kilometers, with its epicenter located at latitude 31.33°N and longitude 74.23°E in 25 kilometers south-southwest of Lahore at 11:39 am.
The tremor was briefly felt in parts of Lahore and nearby areas, but no immediate reports of damage or casualties have been received. Authorities are monitoring the situation, and emergency services remain on alert as a precaution.
Seismologists described the earthquake as low in intensity but noted that shallow quakes of this kind can still be felt strongly in nearby regions.
This incident serves as a reminder of the region’s seismic activity and the importance of preparedness for natural events.
