GILGIT – On Thursday, a minor earthquake rattled the regions of Gilgit, Chilas, and their surrounding areas. While the tremors were felt in some parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), there have been no reported casualties or property damage thus far. Earlier Solar System Geometry Survey (SSGEOS), a Netherlands-based organization, predicted regarding an earthquake in Pakistan

Earthquake Details

The seismic event occurred on October 5, 2023, at 09:03 AM local time, causing momentary alarm among residents. According to seismologists, the earthquake was characterized by low intensity, which contributed to the absence of significant damage.

No Loss of Life or Property Reported

Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties or property damage in the affected areas. The quick response from local authorities and the absence of a major seismic impact contributed to this fortunate outcome.