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  "path": "/news/1974776/45-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-twin-cities-surrounding-areas",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-21T09:20:53.000Z",
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  "textContent": "A 4.5-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of northern Pakistan on Saturday, alarming residents in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, with tremors also felt in nearby cities, including Swabi, Haripur and Khanpur.\n\nAccording to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, with its epicentre located north of Mardan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.\n\nResidents reported that homes and office buildings swayed during the quake, prompting many people to step outside as a precaution.\n\nSeismologists said moderate earthquakes are common in northern Pakistan due to tectonic activity in the Himalayan region and advised residents to stay calm and follow safety precautions.\n\nEarlier on Friday, a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck parts of KP, with its epicentre located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, according to the PMD.\n\nIn Shangla, tremors were felt at the time of Iftar, prompting people to rush out of their homes. No casualties or damages were reported from the district.\n\nEarlier this week, a 5.6-magnitude earthquake was _recorded_ 86km northeast of Balochistan’s Khuzdar.\n\nLast month, an _earthquake_ of magnitude 5.8 jolted parts of Pakistan, including Gilgit-Baltistan, Peshawar and adjacent areas of KP.\n\nThe same month, another 5.8-magnitude earthquake _jolted_ parts of the country. Tremors were felt in Islamabad and parts of KP.",
  "title": "4.5-magnitude earthquake shakes twin cities, surrounding areas"
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