Late-night earthquake rattles Pakistani capital
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A strong earthquake shook the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, late Friday night, rattling buildings and forcing sleeping residents out of their homes.
Pakistani official Ghulam Rasool told The Associated Press that the magnitude 6.9 quake was centred in Tajikistan near the Afghan border, beginning after midnight and lasting for 59 seconds. However the US Geological Survey reported that the quake measured at magnitude 6.2 and was centred in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. Twitter users in the Afghan capital, Kabul, reported feeling the tremors there as well.
The quake was also felt in Peshawar and Kashmir. In Islamabad, some residents remained outside their homes despite the chilly winter weather, fearful of aftershocks.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or extensive damage.
