Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude jolts different areas of Swat

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SWAT: A moderate earthquake jolted different areas of the scenic Swat valley on Monday.

Luckily no casualty or property damages were reported. According to the geological wing of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), tremors measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale were felt in Swat’s main town and surrounding areas of the district.

People of the areas where the quake was felt, rushed out of their homes reciting Kalma-e-Tayyeba and verses from the Quran.

The epicentre of the earthquake was stated to be in the Hindukush Mountains of Afghanistan, 120 Km inside earth crust.