Mild tremors in Balakot, Noshki

Published November 14, 2005

PESHAWAR, Nov 13: An earthquake of mild intensity was felt in Balakot on Sunday at 04:49pm, says a press release of meteorological centre. According to preliminary analysis, the magnitude of the earthquake on Richter scale was 4.0 and its epicenter lied about 200km north-east of Peshawar in Hazara Division. Meanwhile, tremors of mild intensity were also felt in Noshaki. The tremors were recorded as 4 on the Richter scale. The tremors were felt around 2:30 am. —Agencies

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