5.3 magnitude quake jolts northern areas
ISLAMABAD: A moderate intensity earthquake of magnitude 5.3 on the Richter Scale hit the countrys northern areas on Saturday. The tremors were felt in the northern parts, including Swat, Lower Dir, Mansehra, Abbottabad and surrounding areas, the Met Office said. However, no causality or damage had been reported, a private news channel reported.
Posted by: Steve White 2012-04-01 |