CHITRAL, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — Friday afternoon, a 5.5 magnitude quake was registered near Khandūd, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It was reported that a tremor struck the region at 12:15 UTC (17:15 local time). The epicenter was located approximately 48 km east-southeast of Khandūd, at a depth of 8 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you noticed the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and log construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey