Event Brief
4.5-magnitude earthquake shakes twin cities
Filed: Feb 21, 2026 at 2:05 AM ET
Summary: A 4.5-magnitude earthquake jolted northern Pakistan, alarming residents in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
WHO: Residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi
WHAT: 4.5-magnitude earthquake
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Islamabad and Rawalpindi
WHY: Tremors felt in surrounding areas
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