4.9 magnitude earthquake felt in Islamabad, surrounding areas: PMD

Islamabad: A 4.9 magnitude earthquake has been reported in Islamabad and its surrounding areas on Saturday night, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

The PMD said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 142 kilometres with its epicentre being the Hindu Kush region.

According to the National Seismic Monitoring Center the earthquake occurred at 10:44pm PST,  that quakes were felt in Islamabad, Peshawar, Swat, Chitral, Lower Dir and their surrounding areas.