Earthquake tremors felt in Lahore, other parts of Punjab; no damage reported

Earthquake tremors measuring 4.9 on the magnitude scale were felt in Lahore and various other districts of Punjab on Friday. The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed the event, stating that the earthquake's epicenter was located in the Kashmir region at a depth of 18 kilometers.

Officials reported that no casualties or significant property damage occurred in Punjab as a result of the tremors. The PDMA spokesperson assured the public that relevant authorities were actively inspecting buildings for any potential structural issues. The authority also reminded citizens to report any earthquake-related damage to its helpline, 1129.

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No loss of life or property due to the earthquake has been reported in Punjab.

Both the PDMA's provincial control room and district emergency operation centers across Punjab have been placed on round-the-clock operational status to manage any potential fallout. This measure follows a similar earthquake in late May that caused damage in Jhelum's Pind Dadan Khan tehsil, resulting in one death and eleven injuries.

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Any earthquake-related damage could be reported to the PDMA helpline 1129.