Published on, Sept. 2 -- September 2, 2025 3:39 AM

A series of aftershocks continued after the magnitude 6 earthquake struck the upper and northern parts of the country, including Rawalpindi and Islamabad, besides Afghanistan, India and Tajikistan, late Sunday night.

The first aftershock, measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale, and having a depth of 155 kilometers, struck Peshawar, Mansehra, Swat, Abbottabad, Chitral and Hunza at 1:14 AM.

The same areas received another aftershock at 1:29 AM. This time it was measured at 4.6, while its depth was only 15 kilometers. The third time these areas were jolted were at 1:37 AM. This time, the quake was measured at 4.2, while its depth was also 15 kilometers.

The fourth aftershock, measuring 4.1 o...