ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday stated thatearthquake in Kashmir areas has shallow focus as its epicenter has beengauged at just 10 kilometers.
“Usually the epicenter of earthquakes in Hindukush region is recorded atmore than 100 kilometers but this one has been gauged just at 10 kilometersthat is concerning,” said Chief Meteorologist Muhammad Hanif talking toprivate news channel.
He, however, stated that since no major city exists near the epicenter,therefore it was expected that massive damage would be avoided. “It issatisfactory that no major city was directly hit by the earthquake, sodamages could be avoided.”
