Strong seismic tremors were felt in Lahore and several districts of Punjab on Friday after a 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck the region.
According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake measured 4.9 on the Richter scale with its epicenter located in India, 37 kilometers from Kyelang.
The tremors were felt in Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot and several other towns in Punjab, raising concerns as residents rushed out of their homes and gathered in open areas.
A Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) spokesperson said no loss of life or property was reported in Punjab, adding that tremors were felt in Lahore and other districts.
The spokesperson added that the epicenter was located in the Kashmir region, while the depth of the earthquake was recorded at 18 kilometers.
Reports from across the border indicate that strong shaking was also felt in Chandigarh, India, Indian-occupied Kashmir, and several other cities in the region.
Earthquakes were reported from Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Noida, Ludhiana, Poonch, Srinagar, Udhampur and Dehradun, among other areas.
Residents of high-rise buildings in Chandigarh and adjoining areas of Mohali reported being shaken for several seconds, with light fixtures swinging and household items rattling. People reportedly rushed out of buildings in panic.
No casualties or structural damage were reported in Chandigarh, Mohali or Panchkula, while emergency services were put on alert and authorities closely monitored the situation.
