A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan on April 3, 2026, at 9:13 PM GMT, with tremors felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, occurring at a depth of 190 kilometers.

Residents in the twin cities reported feeling strong tremors, with significant shaking also experienced in areas such as Chitral, Peshawar, Swat, and Shangla. Despite the intensity of the quake, no emergency calls or casualties were reported in Rawalpindi, according to local authorities.

Bilal Ahmed Faizi, a spokesperson for Rescue 1122, stated, “Earthquake tremors were felt in various districts of K-P, including Peshawar; however, Rescue 1122 control has not received any calls from the public yet.” This indicates a relatively calm response from the public in the aftermath of the tremor.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department initially measured the quake at a magnitude of 6.2 but had previously recorded it at 5.9 before downgrading it to 5.8. Earlier that day, a separate earthquake of magnitude 5.5 had struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region.

In response to the earthquake, the Islamabad police chief directed officers to assess the situation in their respective areas. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported no loss of life or property in Punjab, and inspections of government and public buildings were being conducted to evaluate any potential damage.

The PDMA advised the public to report any earthquake-related damages through its helpline at 1129, emphasizing the importance of community awareness in such situations. Severe tremors were felt in the federal capital, prompting immediate precautionary measures from local authorities.

Such tremors are often felt across northern parts of Pakistan when seismic activity occurs in neighboring Afghanistan. Observers are monitoring the situation closely, and details remain unconfirmed regarding any aftershocks or further impacts from this seismic event.