Peshawar: A low intensity earthquake of 5.4 magnitudes was observed in many cities of northern Pakistan. According to several sources, this earthquake was noted in Peshawar, Gilgit, Chitral, Lower Dir. Metrological department has also confirmed this earthquake. Another source told that intensity was just 3.9.
Some other media reports claimed that this earthquake also shake Abbottabad, Mansehra and other near villages.
Western Kashmir was epicenter of this quake. People of these areas start praying and also came out of their homes, shops and offices. No damage news has come from any above areas.
March 12, 2012
