Swapna Kumbar, Bengaluru - A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan on Saturday, with no immediate reports of deaths or property damage. The tremor was felt in several areas, but officials have not reported any major disruption so far.

The quake caused brief panic in parts of the country as residents felt the shaking and moved out of buildings, but there were no early signs of casualties or structural damage. Reports said the tremor was shallow, which can make it more widely felt even when it does not cause significant destruction.

Emergency teams and local authorities were on alert as they assessed the situation, while initial updates suggested the impact remained limited.
Pakistan is one of the world’s most seismically active regions, and earthquakes of this size are monitored closely because even moderate tremors can be felt across large areas. In this case, however, the absence of damage or injuries suggests the country escaped the worst effects of the shaking.

For now, the earthquake appears to have passed without serious consequences, though officials typically continue monitoring for aftershocks and updated reports. The incident is a reminder of Pakistan’s vulnerability to seismic activity, even when the immediate damage is limited.