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5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Northern Pakistan

Published: 13 Aug 2026 - 11:12 am | Last Updated: 13 Aug 2026 - 11:13 am
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Islamabad, Pakistan: An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck northern Pakistan on Thursday.

The US Geological Survey reported that the epicenter was at a depth of 58.9 kilometers in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

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