Tremors were felt on Sunday in the Swat region and surrounding areas again in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake that killed more than 250 people earlier this week.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the epicenter of the seismic activity was Hindu Kush Region in Afghanistan, and had a depth of 10 kilometres. The magnitude of the quake has been estimated at 3.9 on the Richter scale. Earlier, aftershocks of 5.1 and 4.2 magnitudes had hit the valley this week creating panic among residents.
Relief agencies are battling to reach cold and hungry survivors of a devastating earthquake that has killed more than 250 and injured over 1,600, with authorities fearing the death toll could climb with time.
The military has been leading Pakistan’s rescue efforts, sending in medical teams, tents and rations to the affected areas and evacuating some people by helicopter.
But, people living in remote areas have had to fend for themselves, with children and the elderly helping to dig through piles of rubble for survivors and locals appealing for blankets, warm clothes and food to survive.
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/national/01-Nov-2015/quake-aftershocks-rattle-swat-outskirts
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