GILGIT – A strong earthquake struck various parts surrounding Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday.
Data shared by seismic centre said a 5.0 earthquake jolted several areas of Gilgit. The seismic activity was recorded at magnitude of 5.0, with its epicenter located 60km southeast of Gilgit.
Tremors were also felt in northeastern Pakistan, northern India, western China, Afghanistan, and far southeastern Tajikistan.
Meanwhile, there have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake.
This is a developing story, and will be updated later…
