Earthquake jolts Pakistan’s Islamabad, adjacent areas

No loss of life or property was reported from any part of capital due to the earthquake

 An earthquake jolted Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, and its adjacent areas on Monday, October 30, 2023. The tremor, with a magnitude of 5.8, originated in the Doda district of Indian-administered Kashmir, about 140 kilometers deep.

Here's the latest news as of today, Friday, December 22, 2023:
No casualties or major damage have been reported in Islamabad or the surrounding areas.
Rescue teams and authorities are still assessing the situation, but initial reports indicate minor damage to some buildings in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Residents in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attack, and Chakwal felt the tremors, with many describing them as "strong" or "massive."
The earthquake caused widespread panic, with people rushing out of their homes and buildings.
The National Seismic Monitoring Center (NSMC) is monitoring the situation and has advised people to take precautions in case of aftershocks.

Here are some additional details:
The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Doda district of Indian-administered Kashmir, about 140 kilometers deep.The tremors were felt for about 30 seconds in Islamabad and the surrounding areas.This was the third earthquake to hit Islamabad in a month. On January 5 and 19, 2023, earthquakes with magnitudes of 5.6 and 4.4, respectively, shook the capital and its surrounding areas.I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:

• National Seismic Monitoring Center (NSMC): https://seismic.pmd.gov.pk/
• Relief International: https://www.ri.org/
• Edhi Foundation: https://edhi.org/
• Please stay safe and follow the advice of the authorities.