Today, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3-4.6 hit the Roundu Valley in Skardu and the nearby areas in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). The jolts caused heavy landslides in the areas that were hit, and about four people on the road were hurt.
Earthquake Roundu union Gunji
Skardu Gilgit Baltistan pic.twitter.com/9OLHSZvw8r
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From what we know, the first tremors were felt around 9:30 a.m. in the lower and upper parts of the areas listed above. The quake is said to have started in the Hindu Kush, 70 km southwest of Gilgit city, at a depth of 40 km.
WATCH: Visuals of #Sakardu #earthquake . Magnitude 4.3 earthquake hit Pakistan’ area #Sakardu .According to initial reports 4 people injured so far.#earthquake pic.twitter.com/ItnuDRtMS3
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Locals said that the earthquake caused several landslides that blocked the GB road, including the highways of Gunji village and other higher areas of the region.
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The Gilgit-Skardu route is also closed because of the landslides, and rescue officials say that many passengers were hurt.
