GILGIT: (HRNW) Just two days after a 4.5 magnitude quake, another 5.5 earthquake struck various parts surrounding Gilgit-Baltistan, media reported on Monday.
According to the initial reports, a 5.0 earthquake jolted several areas of Gilgit, and caused panic among residents who swiftly exited their homes for safety.
The quake, registered at a magnitude of 5.0, struck with its epicenter located 45 kilometers southeast of the city.
The earthquake monitoring center reported the depth of the seismic activity to be 25 kilometers.