Twin Earthquakes Shake Islamabad Region, No Casualties Reported

Islamabad and surrounding areas experienced two earthquakes in less than 48 hours, causing panic among residents but no major damage.
The first tremor, measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale, struck in the early hours of Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 2:04 a.m. PST.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC), the epicenter was located in the Hindukush mountain range of Afghanistan, at a depth of 102 kilometers.
A second, slightly weaker earthquake of magnitude 5.1 was recorded shortly after midnight on Sunday, August 3.
The epicenter of the second quake was 15 kilometers southeast of Rawat, with a shallow depth of 10 kilometers.
Both tremors were felt across the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, as well as parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
No loss of life or significant property damage has been reported, but fear and uncertainty led to people rushing out of their homes during the night.
Authorities have urged the public to remain calm but alert, and emphasized that emergency services are on standby.
The NSMC continues to monitor seismic activity in the region and will issue updates as needed.